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
tensility	13	13
tensing	11	11
tensiometer	15	15
tensiometers	16	16
tensiometric	19	19
tensiometry	17	17
tension	9	9
tensional	12	12
tensioned	12	12
tensioner	11	11
tensioners	12	12
tensioning	15	15
tensionless	14	14
tensions	10	10
tensities	10	10
tensity	10	10
tensive	12	12
tentative	14	14
tentatively	19	19
tentativeness	19	19
tentatives	15	15
tentering	13	13
tentie	7	7
tentier	8	8
tentiest	9	9