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 |
|---|---|---|
| basophile | 18 | 18 |
| basophiles | 19 | 19 |
| basophilia | 19 | 19 |
| basophilias | 20 | 20 |
| basophilic | 22 | 22 |
| basophils | 18 | 18 |
| basseting | 15 | 15 |
| bassetting | 16 | 16 |
| bassi | 8 | 8 |
| bassinet | 12 | 12 |
| bassinets | 13 | 13 |
| bassist | 10 | 10 |
| bassists | 11 | 11 |
| bassoonist | 14 | 14 |
| bassoonists | 15 | 15 |
| bastardies | 14 | 14 |
| bastardise | 14 | 14 |
| bastardised | 16 | 16 |
| bastardises | 15 | 15 |
| bastardising | 19 | 19 |
| bastardization | 28 | 28 |
| bastardizations | 29 | 29 |
| bastardize | 23 | 23 |
| bastardized | 25 | 25 |
| bastardizes | 24 | 24 |
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