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 |
|---|---|---|
| convivial | 22 | 22 |
| convivialities | 27 | 27 |
| conviviality | 27 | 27 |
| convivially | 27 | 27 |
| convocation | 23 | 23 |
| convocational | 26 | 26 |
| convocations | 24 | 24 |
| convoking | 24 | 24 |
| convoluting | 24 | 24 |
| convolution | 22 | 22 |
| convolutions | 23 | 23 |
| convolving | 26 | 26 |
| convoying | 22 | 22 |
| convulsing | 23 | 23 |
| convulsion | 21 | 21 |
| convulsionary | 26 | 26 |
| convulsions | 22 | 22 |
| convulsive | 24 | 24 |
| convulsively | 29 | 29 |
| convulsiveness | 29 | 29 |
| cooeeing | 14 | 14 |
| cooeying | 16 | 16 |
| cooing | 12 | 12 |
| cooingly | 17 | 17 |
| cookeries | 16 | 16 |
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