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 |
|---|---|---|
| spirems | 13 | 13 |
| spires | 9 | 9 |
| spirier | 10 | 10 |
| spiriest | 11 | 11 |
| spirilla | 13 | 13 |
| spirillum | 18 | 18 |
| spiring | 13 | 13 |
| spirit | 9 | 9 |
| spirited | 12 | 12 |
| spiritedly | 17 | 17 |
| spiritedness | 17 | 17 |
| spiriting | 15 | 15 |
| spiritism | 15 | 15 |
| spiritisms | 16 | 16 |
| spiritist | 12 | 12 |
| spiritistic | 17 | 17 |
| spiritists | 13 | 13 |
| spiritless | 14 | 14 |
| spiritlessly | 19 | 19 |
| spiritlessness | 19 | 19 |
| spiritoso | 12 | 12 |
| spiritous | 13 | 13 |
| spirits | 10 | 10 |
| spiritual | 14 | 14 |
| spiritualism | 20 | 20 |
Showing 85051 to 85075 of 100932 rows