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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whipstock | 24 | 24 |
whipstocks | 25 | 25 |
whipt | 13 | 13 |
whiptail | 17 | 17 |
whiptails | 18 | 18 |
whipworm | 22 | 22 |
whipworms | 23 | 23 |
whir | 9 | 9 |
whirl | 11 | 11 |
whirled | 14 | 14 |
whirler | 13 | 13 |
whirlers | 14 | 14 |
whirlier | 14 | 14 |
whirlies | 14 | 14 |
whirliest | 15 | 15 |
whirligig | 19 | 19 |
whirligigs | 20 | 20 |
whirling | 17 | 17 |
whirlpool | 19 | 19 |
whirlpools | 20 | 20 |
whirls | 12 | 12 |
whirlwind | 20 | 20 |
whirlwinds | 21 | 21 |
whirly | 14 | 14 |
whirlybird | 22 | 22 |
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