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 |
|---|---|---|
| wainscotings | 22 | 22 |
| wainscots | 16 | 16 |
| wainscotted | 19 | 19 |
| wainscotting | 22 | 22 |
| wainscottings | 23 | 23 |
| wainwright | 21 | 21 |
| wainwrights | 22 | 22 |
| wair | 7 | 7 |
| waired | 10 | 10 |
| wairing | 13 | 13 |
| wairs | 8 | 8 |
| waist | 8 | 8 |
| waistband | 17 | 17 |
| waistbands | 18 | 18 |
| waistcoat | 15 | 15 |
| waistcoated | 18 | 18 |
| waistcoats | 16 | 16 |
| waisted | 11 | 11 |
| waister | 10 | 10 |
| waisters | 11 | 11 |
| waisting | 14 | 14 |
| waistings | 15 | 15 |
| waistline | 14 | 14 |
| waistlines | 15 | 15 |
| waists | 9 | 9 |
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