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 |
|---|---|---|
| besiegers | 14 | 14 |
| besieges | 13 | 13 |
| besieging | 17 | 17 |
| beslime | 14 | 14 |
| beslimed | 16 | 16 |
| beslimes | 15 | 15 |
| besliming | 19 | 19 |
| besmearing | 19 | 19 |
| besmile | 14 | 14 |
| besmiled | 16 | 16 |
| besmiles | 15 | 15 |
| besmiling | 19 | 19 |
| besmirch | 19 | 19 |
| besmirched | 22 | 22 |
| besmirches | 21 | 21 |
| besmirching | 25 | 25 |
| besmoking | 22 | 22 |
| besmoothing | 22 | 22 |
| besmudging | 23 | 23 |
| besmutting | 20 | 20 |
| besnowing | 19 | 19 |
| besoothing | 18 | 18 |
| besotting | 15 | 15 |
| bespattering | 21 | 21 |
| bespeaking | 23 | 23 |
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