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 |
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verticality | 21 | 21 |
vertically | 21 | 21 |
verticalness | 21 | 21 |
verticals | 17 | 17 |
vertices | 15 | 15 |
verticil | 16 | 16 |
verticillate | 21 | 21 |
verticils | 17 | 17 |
vertigines | 17 | 17 |
vertiginous | 19 | 19 |
vertiginously | 24 | 24 |
vertigo | 13 | 13 |
vertigoes | 15 | 15 |
vertigos | 14 | 14 |
vertisol | 13 | 13 |
vertisols | 14 | 14 |
vervain | 16 | 16 |
vervains | 17 | 17 |
vesica | 13 | 13 |
vesicae | 14 | 14 |
vesical | 15 | 15 |
vesicant | 16 | 16 |
vesicants | 17 | 17 |
vesicate | 15 | 15 |
vesicated | 17 | 17 |
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