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 |
|---|---|---|
| throwing | 16 | 16 |
| thrummier | 18 | 18 |
| thrummiest | 19 | 19 |
| thrumming | 21 | 21 |
| thrusting | 15 | 15 |
| thudding | 16 | 16 |
| thuggeries | 17 | 17 |
| thuggish | 17 | 17 |
| thulia | 10 | 10 |
| thulias | 11 | 11 |
| thulium | 15 | 15 |
| thuliums | 16 | 16 |
| thumbing | 20 | 20 |
| thumbkin | 22 | 22 |
| thumbkins | 23 | 23 |
| thumbnail | 20 | 20 |
| thumbnails | 21 | 21 |
| thumbprint | 23 | 23 |
| thumbprints | 24 | 24 |
| thumbtacking | 31 | 31 |
| thumping | 20 | 20 |
| thumpingly | 25 | 25 |
| thunderbird | 20 | 20 |
| thunderbirds | 21 | 21 |
| thundering | 18 | 18 |
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