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
timpana	14	14
timpani	14	14
timpanist	16	16
timpanists	17	17
timpano	14	14
timpanum	19	19
timpanums	20	20
tin	4	4
tinamou	12	12
tinamous	13	13
tincal	11	11
tincals	12	12
tinct	9	9
tincted	12	12
tincting	15	15
tinctorial	15	15
tinctorially	20	20
tincts	10	10
tincture	13	13
tinctured	15	15
tinctures	14	14
tincturing	18	18
tinder	8	8
tinderbox	21	21
tinderboxes	23	23