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
bacteremia	19	19
bacteremias	20	20
bacteremic	22	22
bacteria	14	14
bacterial	16	16
bacterially	21	21
bacterias	15	15
bactericidal	23	23
bactericide	21	21
bactericides	22	22
bacterin	15	15
bacterins	16	16
bacteriocidal	24	24
bacteriocide	22	22
bacteriocides	23	23
bacteriocin	21	21
bacteriocins	22	22
bacteriologic	25	25
bacteriological	28	28
bacteriologist	23	23
bacteriologists	24	24
bacteriology	23	23
bacteriolyses	22	22
bacteriolysis	22	22
bacteriolytic	25	25