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
backlighted	27	27
backlighting	30	30
backlights	25	25
backlist	19	19
backlisted	22	22
backlisting	25	25
backlists	20	20
backlit	18	18
backloading	26	26
backlogging	29	29
backpacking	34	34
backpedaling	30	30
backpedalling	32	32
backscattering	30	30
backside	19	19
backsides	20	20
backslapping	32	32
backslid	20	20
backslidden	25	25
backslide	21	21
backslider	22	22
backsliders	23	23
backslides	22	22
backsliding	26	26
backspacing	30	30