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 |
|---|---|---|
| birdlimes | 17 | 17 |
| birdliming | 21 | 21 |
| birdman | 15 | 15 |
| birdmen | 15 | 15 |
| birds | 9 | 9 |
| birdseed | 13 | 13 |
| birdseeds | 14 | 14 |
| birdseye | 14 | 14 |
| birdseyes | 15 | 15 |
| birdshot | 14 | 14 |
| birdshots | 15 | 15 |
| birdsong | 15 | 15 |
| birdsongs | 16 | 16 |
| birefringence | 26 | 26 |
| birefringences | 27 | 27 |
| birefringent | 22 | 22 |
| bireme | 12 | 12 |
| biremes | 13 | 13 |
| biretta | 10 | 10 |
| birettas | 11 | 11 |
| biriani | 11 | 11 |
| birianis | 12 | 12 |
| birk | 11 | 11 |
| birkie | 13 | 13 |
| birkies | 14 | 14 |
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