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 |
|---|---|---|
| unfruitfulness | 26 | 26 |
| unfulfillable | 29 | 29 |
| unfulfilled | 24 | 24 |
| unfulfilling | 27 | 27 |
| unfunnier | 17 | 17 |
| unfunniest | 18 | 18 |
| unfurling | 19 | 19 |
| unfurnished | 21 | 21 |
| unfussier | 15 | 15 |
| unfussiest | 16 | 16 |
| unfussily | 18 | 18 |
| ungainlier | 16 | 16 |
| ungainliest | 17 | 17 |
| ungainliness | 19 | 19 |
| ungainlinesses | 21 | 21 |
| ungainly | 16 | 16 |
| ungarnished | 19 | 19 |
| ungazing | 24 | 24 |
| ungenerosities | 19 | 19 |
| ungenerosity | 19 | 19 |
| ungenial | 14 | 14 |
| ungentrified | 21 | 21 |
| ungerminated | 21 | 21 |
| ungifted | 16 | 16 |
| ungimmicky | 29 | 29 |
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