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.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
babysitting	22	22
bacchic	21	21
bacchii	18	18
bacchius	20	20
baccies	16	16
baching	18	18
bacillar	16	16
bacillary	19	19
bacilli	15	15
bacillus	17	17
bacitracin	20	20
bacitracins	21	21
backbit	20	20
backbite	21	21
backbiter	22	22
backbiters	23	23
backbites	22	22
backbiting	26	26
backbitten	24	24
backbreaking	32	32
backcombing	33	33
backcountries	28	28
backcrossing	28	28
backdating	24	24
backdropping	32	32