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 |
|---|---|---|
| babbitting | 22 | 22 |
| babbitts | 17 | 17 |
| babbling | 21 | 21 |
| babblings | 22 | 22 |
| babesia | 13 | 13 |
| babesiae | 14 | 14 |
| babesias | 14 | 14 |
| babesioses | 16 | 16 |
| babesiosis | 16 | 16 |
| babiche | 18 | 18 |
| babiches | 19 | 19 |
| babied | 13 | 13 |
| babier | 12 | 12 |
| babies | 12 | 12 |
| babiest | 13 | 13 |
| babirusa | 15 | 15 |
| babirusas | 16 | 16 |
| babying | 18 | 18 |
| babyish | 17 | 17 |
| babylike | 21 | 21 |
| babyproofing | 29 | 29 |
| babysit | 15 | 15 |
| babysits | 16 | 16 |
| babysitter | 18 | 18 |
| babysitters | 19 | 19 |
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