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 |
|---|---|---|
| tailspins | 14 | 14 |
| tailspun | 14 | 14 |
| tailwater | 13 | 13 |
| tailwaters | 14 | 14 |
| tailwind | 14 | 14 |
| tailwinds | 15 | 15 |
| tain | 5 | 5 |
| tains | 6 | 6 |
| taint | 6 | 6 |
| tainted | 9 | 9 |
| tainting | 12 | 12 |
| taintless | 11 | 11 |
| taints | 7 | 7 |
| taipan | 10 | 10 |
| taipans | 11 | 11 |
| tajine | 16 | 16 |
| tajines | 17 | 17 |
| takin | 10 | 10 |
| taking | 13 | 13 |
| takingly | 18 | 18 |
| takings | 14 | 14 |
| takins | 11 | 11 |
| talapoin | 13 | 13 |
| talapoins | 14 | 14 |
| talaria | 8 | 8 |
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