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
spandrils 15 15
spanglier 16 16
spangliest 17 17
spangling 19 19
spaniel 12 12
spaniels 13 13
spanking 19 19
spankings 20 20
spanning 16 16
spanokopita 22 22
spanokopitas 23 23
sparerib 14 14
spareribs 15 15
sparging 16 16
sparid 10 10
sparids 11 11
sparing 13 13
sparingly 18 18
sparkier 15 15
sparkiest 16 16
sparkily 18 18
sparking 18 18
sparkish 17 17
sparklier 17 17
sparkliest 18 18

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