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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wirra | 8 | 8 |
wiry | 9 | 9 |
wis | 6 | 6 |
wisdom | 13 | 13 |
wisdoms | 14 | 14 |
wise | 7 | 7 |
wiseacre | 14 | 14 |
wiseacres | 15 | 15 |
wiseass | 10 | 10 |
wiseasses | 12 | 12 |
wisecrack | 22 | 22 |
wisecracked | 25 | 25 |
wisecracker | 24 | 24 |
wisecrackers | 25 | 25 |
wisecracking | 28 | 28 |
wisecracks | 23 | 23 |
wised | 9 | 9 |
wiseguy | 15 | 15 |
wiseguys | 16 | 16 |
wiselier | 12 | 12 |
wiseliest | 13 | 13 |
wisely | 12 | 12 |
wiseness | 12 | 12 |
wisenesses | 14 | 14 |
wisenheimer | 20 | 20 |
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