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 |
|---|---|---|
| upsides | 12 | 12 |
| upsilon | 13 | 13 |
| upsilons | 14 | 14 |
| upsize | 19 | 19 |
| upsized | 21 | 21 |
| upsizes | 20 | 20 |
| upsizing | 24 | 24 |
| upskill | 17 | 17 |
| upskilled | 20 | 20 |
| upskilling | 23 | 23 |
| upskills | 18 | 18 |
| upsoaring | 16 | 16 |
| upspring | 18 | 18 |
| upspringing | 24 | 24 |
| upsprings | 19 | 19 |
| upstaging | 18 | 18 |
| upstair | 11 | 11 |
| upstairs | 12 | 12 |
| upstanding | 19 | 19 |
| upstandingness | 24 | 24 |
| upstaring | 16 | 16 |
| upstarting | 17 | 17 |
| upstepping | 23 | 23 |
| upstir | 10 | 10 |
| upstirred | 14 | 14 |
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