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 |
|---|---|---|
| wait | 7 | 7 |
| waited | 10 | 10 |
| waiter | 9 | 9 |
| waitered | 12 | 12 |
| waitering | 15 | 15 |
| waiters | 10 | 10 |
| waiting | 13 | 13 |
| waitings | 14 | 14 |
| waitlist | 12 | 12 |
| waitlisted | 15 | 15 |
| waitlisting | 18 | 18 |
| waitlists | 13 | 13 |
| waitpersons | 18 | 18 |
| waitress | 11 | 11 |
| waitressed | 14 | 14 |
| waitresses | 13 | 13 |
| waitressing | 17 | 17 |
| waitron | 11 | 11 |
| waitrons | 12 | 12 |
| waits | 8 | 8 |
| waitstaff | 18 | 18 |
| waitstaffs | 19 | 19 |
| waive | 12 | 12 |
| waived | 14 | 14 |
| waiver | 13 | 13 |
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