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
shiptime	16	16
shiptimes	17	17
shipway	17	17
shipways	18	18
shipworm	19	19
shipworms	20	20
shipwreck	24	24
shipwrecked	27	27
shipwrecking	30	30
shipwrecks	25	25
shipwright	22	22
shipwrights	23	23
shipyard	16	16
shipyards	17	17
shiraz	17	17
shirazes	19	19
shire	7	7
shires	8	8
shirk	11	11
shirked	14	14
shirker	13	13
shirkers	14	14
shirking	17	17
shirks	12	12
shirr	7	7