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 |
|---|---|---|
| demirep | 14 | 14 |
| demireps | 15 | 15 |
| demise | 10 | 10 |
| demised | 12 | 12 |
| demisemiquaver | 35 | 35 |
| demisemiquavers | 36 | 36 |
| demises | 11 | 11 |
| demising | 15 | 15 |
| demission | 14 | 14 |
| demissions | 15 | 15 |
| demist | 10 | 10 |
| demisted | 13 | 13 |
| demister | 12 | 12 |
| demisters | 13 | 13 |
| demisting | 16 | 16 |
| demists | 11 | 11 |
| demit | 9 | 9 |
| demitasse | 13 | 13 |
| demitasses | 14 | 14 |
| demits | 10 | 10 |
| demitted | 13 | 13 |
| demitting | 16 | 16 |
| demiurge | 15 | 15 |
| demiurges | 16 | 16 |
| demiurgic | 19 | 19 |
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