Words with the letter I

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
maimed 13 13
maimer 12 12
maimers 13 13
maiming 16 16
maims 11 11
main 8 8
mainframe 19 19
mainframes 20 20
mainland 15 15
mainlander 17 17
mainlanders 18 18
mainlands 16 16
mainline 14 14
mainlined 16 16
mainlines 15 15
mainlining 19 19
mainly 13 13
mainmast 15 15
mainmasts 16 16
mains 9 9
mainsail 13 13
mainsails 14 14
mainsheet 15 15
mainsheets 16 16
mainspring 20 20

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