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 |
|---|---|---|
| spermine | 15 | 15 |
| spermines | 16 | 16 |
| spermiogenesis | 23 | 23 |
| spermophile | 23 | 23 |
| spermophiles | 24 | 24 |
| sperrylite | 16 | 16 |
| spessartine | 15 | 15 |
| spessartite | 14 | 14 |
| spewing | 16 | 16 |
| sphalerite | 16 | 16 |
| sphenic | 16 | 16 |
| sphenoid | 15 | 15 |
| sphenoidal | 18 | 18 |
| sphenoids | 16 | 16 |
| sphenopsid | 20 | 20 |
| sphenopsids | 21 | 21 |
| spheric | 15 | 15 |
| spherical | 18 | 18 |
| spherically | 23 | 23 |
| sphericity | 20 | 20 |
| spherics | 16 | 16 |
| spherier | 13 | 13 |
| spheriest | 14 | 14 |
| sphering | 16 | 16 |
| spheroid | 14 | 14 |
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