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 |
|---|---|---|
| baith | 10 | 10 |
| baiting | 13 | 13 |
| baits | 8 | 8 |
| baiza | 17 | 17 |
| baizas | 18 | 18 |
| baize | 17 | 17 |
| baizes | 18 | 18 |
| bakeries | 15 | 15 |
| baking | 16 | 16 |
| bakings | 17 | 17 |
| bakshish | 19 | 19 |
| bakshished | 22 | 22 |
| bakshishes | 21 | 21 |
| bakshishing | 25 | 25 |
| balalaika | 18 | 18 |
| balalaikas | 19 | 19 |
| balancing | 20 | 20 |
| balbriggan | 22 | 22 |
| balbriggans | 23 | 23 |
| balconied | 18 | 18 |
| balconies | 17 | 17 |
| baldachin | 20 | 20 |
| baldachino | 21 | 21 |
| baldachinos | 22 | 22 |
| baldachins | 21 | 21 |
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