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
shirtwaists	16	16
shirty	10	10
shist	7	7
shists	8	8
shitake	13	13
shitakes	14	14
shittah	11	11
shittahs	12	12
shittim	12	12
shittims	13	13
shittimwood	20	20
shiur	8	8
shiurim	13	13
shiv	10	10
shiva	11	11
shivah	14	14
shivahs	15	15
shivaree	14	14
shivareed	16	16
shivareeing	20	20
shivarees	15	15
shivas	12	12
shive	11	11
shived	13	13
shiver	12	12