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 |
|---|---|---|
| marshiness | 16 | 16 |
| marsupia | 15 | 15 |
| marsupial | 17 | 17 |
| marsupials | 18 | 18 |
| marsupium | 20 | 20 |
| martensite | 14 | 14 |
| martensites | 15 | 15 |
| martensitic | 18 | 18 |
| martensitically | 26 | 26 |
| martial | 11 | 11 |
| martially | 16 | 16 |
| martian | 11 | 11 |
| martians | 12 | 12 |
| martin | 10 | 10 |
| martinet | 12 | 12 |
| martinets | 13 | 13 |
| marting | 13 | 13 |
| martingale | 17 | 17 |
| martingales | 18 | 18 |
| martini | 11 | 11 |
| martinis | 12 | 12 |
| martins | 11 | 11 |
| martyries | 14 | 14 |
| martyring | 17 | 17 |
| martyrization | 28 | 28 |
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