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 |
|---|---|---|
| swimmingly | 25 | 25 |
| swimmings | 21 | 21 |
| swimmy | 17 | 17 |
| swims | 11 | 11 |
| swimsuit | 15 | 15 |
| swimsuits | 16 | 16 |
| swimwear | 17 | 17 |
| swindle | 13 | 13 |
| swindled | 15 | 15 |
| swindler | 14 | 14 |
| swindlers | 15 | 15 |
| swindles | 14 | 14 |
| swindling | 18 | 18 |
| swine | 9 | 9 |
| swineherd | 16 | 16 |
| swineherds | 17 | 17 |
| swinepox | 22 | 22 |
| swinepoxes | 24 | 24 |
| swines | 10 | 10 |
| swing | 11 | 11 |
| swingby | 18 | 18 |
| swingbys | 19 | 19 |
| swinge | 12 | 12 |
| swinged | 14 | 14 |
| swingeing | 18 | 18 |
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