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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
tins 5 5
tinsel 8 8
tinseled 11 11
tinseling 14 14
tinselled 13 13
tinselling 16 16
tinselly 13 13
tinsels 9 9
tinsely 11 11
tinsmith 14 14
tinsmithing 20 20
tinsmiths 15 15
tinsnips 13 13
tinstone 10 10
tinstones 11 11
tint 5 5
tinted 8 8
tinter 7 7
tinters 8 8
tinting 11 11
tintings 12 12
tintinnabulary 24 24
tintless 10 10
tints 6 6
tintype 13 13

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