Words with the letter I

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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