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
shopwindows	24	24
shorebird	15	15
shorebirds	16	16
shoreline	13	13
shorelines	14	14
shoreside	12	12
shoring	12	12
shorings	13	13
shortchanging	26	26
shortcoming	22	22
shortcomings	23	23
shortcutting	21	21
shortening	16	16
shorthair	13	13
shorthairs	14	14
shortia	9	9
shortias	10	10
shortie	9	9
shorties	10	10
shorting	13	13
shortish	12	12
shortsighted	19	19
shortsightedly	24	24
shotgunning	21	21
shotting	13	13