Words with the letter I

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.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
shiest	8	8
shift	10	10
shiftable	18	18
shifted	13	13
shifter	12	12
shifters	13	13
shiftier	13	13
shiftiest	14	14
shiftily	16	16
shiftiness	16	16
shifting	16	16
shiftings	17	17
shiftless	15	15
shiftlessly	20	20
shiftlessness	20	20
shifts	11	11
shifty	13	13
shigella	14	14
shigellae	15	15
shigellas	15	15
shigelloses	17	17
shigellosis	17	17
shiitake	14	14
shiitakes	15	15
shikar	12	12