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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
shiner 9 9
shiners 10 10
shines 9 9
shingle 13 13
shingled 15 15
shingler 14 14
shinglers 15 15
shingles 14 14
shingling 18 18
shingly 15 15
shinier 10 10
shiniest 11 11
shinily 13 13
shininess 13 13
shininesses 15 15
shining 13 13
shinleaf 15 15
shinleafs 16 16
shinleaves 18 18
shinned 12 12
shinneries 14 14
shinnery 14 14
shinney 13 13
shinneyed 16 16
shinneying 19 19

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