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 |
|---|---|---|
| alanine | 10 | 10 |
| alanines | 11 | 11 |
| alanins | 10 | 10 |
| alarming | 15 | 15 |
| alarmingly | 20 | 20 |
| alarmism | 15 | 15 |
| alarmisms | 16 | 16 |
| alarmist | 12 | 12 |
| alarmists | 13 | 13 |
| alaruming | 17 | 17 |
| alation | 9 | 9 |
| alations | 10 | 10 |
| albeit | 10 | 10 |
| albicore | 15 | 15 |
| albicores | 16 | 16 |
| albinal | 13 | 13 |
| albinic | 15 | 15 |
| albinism | 16 | 16 |
| albinisms | 17 | 17 |
| albinistic | 18 | 18 |
| albino | 11 | 11 |
| albinos | 12 | 12 |
| albinotic | 17 | 17 |
| albite | 10 | 10 |
| albites | 11 | 11 |
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