Words with the letter I

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
braids 10 10
brail 9 9
brailed 12 12
brailing 15 15
braille 12 12
brailled 14 14
brailler 13 13
braillers 14 14
brailles 13 13
braillewriter 21 21
braillewriters 22 22
brailling 17 17
brails 10 10
brain 9 9
braincase 16 16
braincases 17 17
brainchild 21 21
brained 12 12
brainiac 15 15
brainiacs 16 16
brainier 12 12
brainiest 13 13
brainily 15 15
braininess 15 15
braining 15 15

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