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
businessman 20 20
businessmen 20 20
businesspeople 26 26
businessperson 23 23
businesspersons 24 24
businesswoman 25 25
businesswomen 25 25
busing 13 13
busings 14 14
buskin 15 15
buskined 18 18
busking 18 18
buskings 19 19
buskins 16 16
bussing 14 14
bussings 15 15
bustic 13 13
bustics 14 14
bustier 11 11
bustiers 12 12
bustiest 12 12
busting 14 14
bustline 14 14
bustlines 15 15
bustling 16 16

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