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 |
|---|---|---|
| textuaries | 18 | 18 |
| texturing | 20 | 20 |
| texturize | 26 | 26 |
| texturized | 28 | 28 |
| texturizes | 27 | 27 |
| texturizing | 31 | 31 |
| thacking | 20 | 20 |
| thairm | 11 | 11 |
| thairms | 12 | 12 |
| thalami | 13 | 13 |
| thalamic | 17 | 17 |
| thalassaemia | 18 | 18 |
| thalassaemias | 19 | 19 |
| thalassemia | 17 | 17 |
| thalassemias | 18 | 18 |
| thalassemic | 20 | 20 |
| thalassic | 15 | 15 |
| thalassocracies | 24 | 24 |
| thali | 8 | 8 |
| thalidomide | 19 | 19 |
| thalis | 9 | 9 |
| thalli | 10 | 10 |
| thallic | 14 | 14 |
| thallium | 16 | 16 |
| thalliums | 17 | 17 |
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