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 |
|---|---|---|
| spited | 10 | 10 |
| spiteful | 16 | 16 |
| spitefuller | 20 | 20 |
| spitefullest | 21 | 21 |
| spitefully | 21 | 21 |
| spitefulness | 21 | 21 |
| spites | 9 | 9 |
| spitfire | 14 | 14 |
| spitfires | 15 | 15 |
| spiting | 13 | 13 |
| spits | 8 | 8 |
| spitted | 11 | 11 |
| spitter | 10 | 10 |
| spitters | 11 | 11 |
| spittier | 11 | 11 |
| spittiest | 12 | 12 |
| spitting | 14 | 14 |
| spittle | 11 | 11 |
| spittlebug | 20 | 20 |
| spittlebugs | 21 | 21 |
| spittles | 12 | 12 |
| spittly | 13 | 13 |
| spittoon | 12 | 12 |
| spittoons | 13 | 13 |
| spitty | 11 | 11 |
Showing 85126 to 85150 of 100932 rows