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 |
|---|---|---|
| splurgiest | 17 | 17 |
| splurging | 19 | 19 |
| splurting | 17 | 17 |
| spluttering | 19 | 19 |
| spoil | 9 | 9 |
| spoilage | 14 | 14 |
| spoilages | 15 | 15 |
| spoiled | 12 | 12 |
| spoiler | 11 | 11 |
| spoilers | 12 | 12 |
| spoiling | 15 | 15 |
| spoils | 10 | 10 |
| spoilsman | 17 | 17 |
| spoilsmen | 17 | 17 |
| spoilsport | 17 | 17 |
| spoilsports | 18 | 18 |
| spoilt | 10 | 10 |
| spokesmanship | 29 | 29 |
| spoking | 17 | 17 |
| spoliate | 12 | 12 |
| spoliated | 14 | 14 |
| spoliates | 13 | 13 |
| spoliating | 17 | 17 |
| spoliation | 15 | 15 |
| spoliations | 16 | 16 |
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