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 |
|---|---|---|
| banditos | 13 | 13 |
| banditries | 15 | 15 |
| banditry | 15 | 15 |
| bandits | 12 | 12 |
| banditti | 13 | 13 |
| bandolier | 15 | 15 |
| bandoliers | 16 | 16 |
| bandsawing | 21 | 21 |
| bandwidth | 20 | 20 |
| bandwidths | 21 | 21 |
| bandying | 18 | 18 |
| baneberries | 18 | 18 |
| banging | 16 | 16 |
| bangtail | 15 | 15 |
| bangtails | 16 | 16 |
| bani | 8 | 8 |
| banian | 11 | 11 |
| banians | 12 | 12 |
| baning | 13 | 13 |
| banish | 12 | 12 |
| banished | 15 | 15 |
| banisher | 14 | 14 |
| banishers | 15 | 15 |
| banishes | 14 | 14 |
| banishing | 18 | 18 |
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