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 |
|---|---|---|
| souvenirs | 15 | 15 |
| souvlaki | 18 | 18 |
| souvlakia | 19 | 19 |
| souvlakias | 20 | 20 |
| souvlakis | 19 | 19 |
| sovereign | 16 | 16 |
| sovereignly | 21 | 21 |
| sovereigns | 17 | 17 |
| sovereignties | 20 | 20 |
| sovereignty | 20 | 20 |
| soviet | 10 | 10 |
| sovietization | 27 | 27 |
| sovietize | 22 | 22 |
| sovietized | 24 | 24 |
| sovietizes | 23 | 23 |
| sovietizing | 27 | 27 |
| soviets | 11 | 11 |
| sovranties | 15 | 15 |
| sowbellies | 18 | 18 |
| sowing | 12 | 12 |
| sowings | 13 | 13 |
| soymilk | 17 | 17 |
| soymilks | 18 | 18 |
| sozin | 15 | 15 |
| sozine | 16 | 16 |
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