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 |
|---|---|---|
| bowsprits | 18 | 18 |
| bowstring | 18 | 18 |
| bowstrings | 19 | 19 |
| bowwowing | 24 | 24 |
| boxberries | 23 | 23 |
| boxfish | 22 | 22 |
| boxfishes | 24 | 24 |
| boxhauling | 27 | 27 |
| boxier | 16 | 16 |
| boxiest | 17 | 17 |
| boxily | 19 | 19 |
| boxiness | 19 | 19 |
| boxinesses | 21 | 21 |
| boxing | 19 | 19 |
| boxings | 20 | 20 |
| boxlike | 22 | 22 |
| boyarism | 16 | 16 |
| boyarisms | 17 | 17 |
| boychick | 25 | 25 |
| boychicks | 26 | 26 |
| boychik | 21 | 21 |
| boychiks | 22 | 22 |
| boycotting | 21 | 21 |
| boyfriend | 19 | 19 |
| boyfriends | 20 | 20 |
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