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 |
|---|---|---|
| whittled | 15 | 15 |
| whittler | 14 | 14 |
| whittlers | 15 | 15 |
| whittles | 14 | 14 |
| whittling | 18 | 18 |
| whittlings | 19 | 19 |
| whittret | 13 | 13 |
| whittrets | 14 | 14 |
| whity | 12 | 12 |
| whiz | 18 | 18 |
| whizbang | 28 | 28 |
| whizbangs | 29 | 29 |
| whizz | 28 | 28 |
| whizzbang | 38 | 38 |
| whizzbangs | 39 | 39 |
| whizzed | 31 | 31 |
| whizzer | 30 | 30 |
| whizzers | 31 | 31 |
| whizzes | 30 | 30 |
| whizzier | 31 | 31 |
| whizziest | 32 | 32 |
| whizzing | 34 | 34 |
| whizzy | 31 | 31 |
| whodunit | 16 | 16 |
| whodunits | 17 | 17 |
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