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.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
straighten	15	15
straightened	18	18
straightener	17	17
straighteners	18	18
straightening	21	21
straightens	16	16
straighter	14	14
straightest	15	15
straightforward	26	26
straighting	18	18
straightish	17	17
straightjacket	34	34
straightjackets	35	35
straightlaced	22	22
straightly	17	17
straightness	17	17
straights	13	13
straightway	20	20
strain	7	7
strained	10	10
strainer	9	9
strainers	10	10
straining	13	13
strains	8	8
strait	6	6