Words with the letter I

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
staidly 11 11
staidness 11 11
staidnesses 13 13
staig 7 7
staigs 8 8
stain 6 6
stainability 19 19
stainable 14 14
stained 9 9
stainer 8 8
stainers 9 9
staining 12 12
stainless 11 11
stainlesses 13 13
stainlessly 16 16
stainproof 17 17
stains 7 7
stair 5 5
staircase 12 12
staircases 13 13
stairs 6 6
stairway 13 13
stairways 14 14
stairwell 14 14
stairwells 15 15

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