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 |
|---|---|---|
| wimpish | 18 | 18 |
| wimpishness | 23 | 23 |
| wimple | 16 | 16 |
| wimpled | 18 | 18 |
| wimples | 17 | 17 |
| wimpling | 21 | 21 |
| wimps | 14 | 14 |
| wimpy | 16 | 16 |
| win | 7 | 7 |
| wince | 12 | 12 |
| winced | 14 | 14 |
| wincer | 13 | 13 |
| wincers | 14 | 14 |
| winces | 13 | 13 |
| wincey | 15 | 15 |
| winceys | 16 | 16 |
| winch | 14 | 14 |
| winched | 17 | 17 |
| wincher | 16 | 16 |
| winchers | 17 | 17 |
| winches | 16 | 16 |
| winching | 20 | 20 |
| wincing | 17 | 17 |
| wind | 9 | 9 |
| windable | 17 | 17 |
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