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 |
|---|---|---|
| squegging | 26 | 26 |
| squelchier | 26 | 26 |
| squelchiest | 27 | 27 |
| squelching | 29 | 29 |
| squib | 18 | 18 |
| squibbed | 25 | 25 |
| squibber | 24 | 24 |
| squibbers | 25 | 25 |
| squibbing | 28 | 28 |
| squibs | 19 | 19 |
| squid | 16 | 16 |
| squidded | 21 | 21 |
| squidding | 24 | 24 |
| squidgier | 22 | 22 |
| squidgiest | 23 | 23 |
| squidgy | 22 | 22 |
| squids | 17 | 17 |
| squiffed | 25 | 25 |
| squiffier | 25 | 25 |
| squiffiest | 26 | 26 |
| squiffy | 25 | 25 |
| squiggle | 23 | 23 |
| squiggled | 25 | 25 |
| squiggles | 24 | 24 |
| squigglier | 25 | 25 |
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