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 |
|---|---|---|
| aircraft | 14 | 14 |
| aircrew | 13 | 13 |
| aircrews | 14 | 14 |
| airdate | 8 | 8 |
| airdates | 9 | 9 |
| airdrome | 12 | 12 |
| airdromes | 13 | 13 |
| airdrop | 11 | 11 |
| airdropped | 18 | 18 |
| airdropping | 21 | 21 |
| airdrops | 12 | 12 |
| aired | 6 | 6 |
| airer | 5 | 5 |
| airers | 6 | 6 |
| airest | 6 | 6 |
| airfare | 10 | 10 |
| airfares | 11 | 11 |
| airfield | 13 | 13 |
| airfields | 14 | 14 |
| airflow | 14 | 14 |
| airflows | 15 | 15 |
| airfoil | 11 | 11 |
| airfoils | 12 | 12 |
| airframe | 14 | 14 |
| airframes | 15 | 15 |
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