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 |
|---|---|---|
| baptistries | 17 | 17 |
| baptistry | 17 | 17 |
| baptists | 14 | 14 |
| baptize | 22 | 22 |
| baptized | 24 | 24 |
| baptizer | 23 | 23 |
| baptizers | 24 | 24 |
| baptizes | 23 | 23 |
| baptizing | 27 | 27 |
| barbarian | 16 | 16 |
| barbarianism | 22 | 22 |
| barbarianisms | 23 | 23 |
| barbarians | 17 | 17 |
| barbaric | 17 | 17 |
| barbarically | 25 | 25 |
| barbarism | 18 | 18 |
| barbarisms | 19 | 19 |
| barbarities | 17 | 17 |
| barbarity | 17 | 17 |
| barbarization | 29 | 29 |
| barbarizations | 30 | 30 |
| barbarize | 24 | 24 |
| barbarized | 26 | 26 |
| barbarizes | 25 | 25 |
| barbarizing | 29 | 29 |
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