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 |
|---|---|---|
| stenciling | 18 | 18 |
| stencilled | 17 | 17 |
| stenciller | 16 | 16 |
| stencillers | 17 | 17 |
| stencilling | 20 | 20 |
| stencils | 13 | 13 |
| stenographic | 23 | 23 |
| stenohaline | 16 | 16 |
| stenokies | 14 | 14 |
| stenosis | 9 | 9 |
| stenotic | 12 | 12 |
| stenotopic | 17 | 17 |
| stenotypies | 17 | 17 |
| stenotyping | 20 | 20 |
| stenotypist | 17 | 17 |
| stenotypists | 18 | 18 |
| stentorian | 12 | 12 |
| stepchild | 19 | 19 |
| stepchildren | 23 | 23 |
| stepfamilies | 22 | 22 |
| stepfamily | 22 | 22 |
| stephanotis | 17 | 17 |
| stephanotises | 19 | 19 |
| steplike | 16 | 16 |
| stepparenting | 23 | 23 |
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