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 |
|---|---|---|
| airpower | 14 | 14 |
| airpowers | 15 | 15 |
| airproof | 14 | 14 |
| airproofed | 17 | 17 |
| airproofing | 20 | 20 |
| airproofs | 15 | 15 |
| airs | 4 | 4 |
| airscape | 14 | 14 |
| airscapes | 15 | 15 |
| airscrew | 14 | 14 |
| airscrews | 15 | 15 |
| airshed | 10 | 10 |
| airsheds | 11 | 11 |
| airship | 12 | 12 |
| airships | 13 | 13 |
| airshot | 9 | 9 |
| airshots | 10 | 10 |
| airshow | 12 | 12 |
| airshows | 13 | 13 |
| airsick | 14 | 14 |
| airsickness | 19 | 19 |
| airsicknesses | 21 | 21 |
| airside | 8 | 8 |
| airsides | 9 | 9 |
| airsome | 10 | 10 |
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