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 |
|---|---|---|
| stearic | 10 | 10 |
| stearin | 8 | 8 |
| stearine | 9 | 9 |
| stearines | 10 | 10 |
| stearins | 9 | 9 |
| steatite | 8 | 8 |
| steatites | 9 | 9 |
| steatitic | 12 | 12 |
| steatopygia | 18 | 18 |
| steatopygic | 21 | 21 |
| steeking | 15 | 15 |
| steelie | 8 | 8 |
| steelier | 9 | 9 |
| steelies | 9 | 9 |
| steeliest | 10 | 10 |
| steeliness | 12 | 12 |
| steeling | 12 | 12 |
| steelmaking | 22 | 22 |
| steepening | 17 | 17 |
| steeping | 14 | 14 |
| steepish | 13 | 13 |
| steeplechasing | 26 | 26 |
| steepling | 16 | 16 |
| steering | 11 | 11 |
| steerings | 12 | 12 |
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