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 |
|---|---|---|
| aviate | 10 | 10 |
| aviated | 12 | 12 |
| aviates | 11 | 11 |
| aviatic | 14 | 14 |
| aviating | 15 | 15 |
| aviation | 13 | 13 |
| aviations | 14 | 14 |
| aviator | 11 | 11 |
| aviators | 12 | 12 |
| aviatrices | 17 | 17 |
| aviatrix | 19 | 19 |
| aviatrixes | 21 | 21 |
| avicular | 17 | 17 |
| aviculture | 20 | 20 |
| avicultures | 21 | 21 |
| aviculturist | 22 | 22 |
| aviculturists | 23 | 23 |
| avid | 9 | 9 |
| avidin | 12 | 12 |
| avidins | 13 | 13 |
| avidities | 14 | 14 |
| avidity | 14 | 14 |
| avidly | 14 | 14 |
| avidness | 14 | 14 |
| avidnesses | 16 | 16 |
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