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 |
|---|---|---|
| buffooneries | 23 | 23 |
| buffoonish | 23 | 23 |
| buggeries | 17 | 17 |
| buggering | 20 | 20 |
| buggier | 15 | 15 |
| buggies | 15 | 15 |
| buggiest | 16 | 16 |
| bugging | 18 | 18 |
| bugling | 17 | 17 |
| build | 11 | 11 |
| buildable | 19 | 19 |
| builded | 14 | 14 |
| builder | 13 | 13 |
| builders | 14 | 14 |
| building | 17 | 17 |
| buildings | 18 | 18 |
| buildout | 15 | 15 |
| buildouts | 16 | 16 |
| builds | 12 | 12 |
| buildup | 17 | 17 |
| buildups | 18 | 18 |
| built | 10 | 10 |
| buirdly | 15 | 15 |
| bulbil | 15 | 15 |
| bulbils | 16 | 16 |
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