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 |
|---|---|---|
| zoril | 15 | 15 |
| zorilla | 18 | 18 |
| zorillas | 19 | 19 |
| zorille | 18 | 18 |
| zorilles | 19 | 19 |
| zorillo | 18 | 18 |
| zorillos | 19 | 19 |
| zorils | 16 | 16 |
| zoris | 14 | 14 |
| zowie | 17 | 17 |
| zoysia | 17 | 17 |
| zoysias | 18 | 18 |
| zucchini | 27 | 27 |
| zucchinis | 28 | 28 |
| zuzim | 27 | 27 |
| zwieback | 30 | 30 |
| zwiebacks | 31 | 31 |
| zwitterion | 23 | 23 |
| zwitterionic | 28 | 28 |
| zwitterions | 24 | 24 |
| zygapophysis | 35 | 35 |
| zygoid | 20 | 20 |
| zygomatic | 28 | 28 |
| zygomorphic | 35 | 35 |
| zygosis | 20 | 20 |
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