The letter I is a versatile vowel in Scrabble, valued at 1 point, and is essential for creating a wide variety of words. Because it appears frequently in English, knowing words with the letter I can help you build both short and long words, such as in, if, ice, and icon. Short words with I are especially useful for fitting tiles into tight spots on the board or for making parallel plays. Even though I has a low point value, placing it on double or triple word score squares can maximize your score and help you connect multiple words in one turn.
Effectively playing the letter I often involves extending existing words by adding this vowel to create new variations or plurals. For example, adding I to tin can form tiny, or using it in longer words like invite or initial can earn you substantial points if placed strategically. Being familiar with two- and three-letter words containing I also helps maintain flexibility when the board is crowded. Mastering the placement and timing of the letter I can greatly improve your overall Scrabble strategy and increase your chances of winning.
| Word | Scrabble© Points | WWF Points |
|---|---|---|
| macrocytic | 24 | 24 |
| macrocytosis | 23 | 23 |
| macroeconomic | 29 | 29 |
| macroeconomics | 30 | 30 |
| macroevolution | 27 | 27 |
| macroevolutions | 28 | 28 |
| macrofossil | 21 | 21 |
| macrofossils | 22 | 22 |
| macroglobulin | 28 | 28 |
| macroglobulins | 29 | 29 |
| macronuclei | 23 | 23 |
| macronutrient | 22 | 22 |
| macronutrients | 23 | 23 |
| macrophagic | 27 | 27 |
| macrophytic | 27 | 27 |
| macroscopic | 26 | 26 |
| macroscopically | 34 | 34 |
| maculating | 21 | 21 |
| maculation | 19 | 19 |
| maculations | 20 | 20 |
| maculing | 19 | 19 |
| maddening | 18 | 18 |
| maddeningly | 23 | 23 |
| madding | 15 | 15 |
| maddish | 14 | 14 |
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