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 |
|---|---|---|
| backfield | 24 | 24 |
| backfields | 25 | 25 |
| backfill | 23 | 23 |
| backfilled | 26 | 26 |
| backfilling | 29 | 29 |
| backfills | 24 | 24 |
| backfire | 21 | 21 |
| backfired | 23 | 23 |
| backfires | 22 | 22 |
| backfiring | 26 | 26 |
| backfit | 20 | 20 |
| backfits | 21 | 21 |
| backfitted | 24 | 24 |
| backfitting | 27 | 27 |
| backflip | 25 | 25 |
| backflipped | 32 | 32 |
| backflipping | 35 | 35 |
| backflips | 26 | 26 |
| backhanding | 28 | 28 |
| backhauling | 28 | 28 |
| backhoeing | 25 | 25 |
| backing | 20 | 20 |
| backings | 21 | 21 |
| backlashing | 27 | 27 |
| backlight | 24 | 24 |
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