Words with the letter I

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.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
derrieres	10	10
derries	8	8
derringer	13	13
derringers	14	14
derris	7	7
derrises	9	9
dervish	14	14
dervishes	16	16
desacralization	30	30
desacralize	25	25
desacralized	27	27
desacralizes	26	26
desacralizing	30	30
desalinate	13	13
desalinated	15	15
desalinates	14	14
desalinating	18	18
desalination	16	16
desalinations	17	17
desalinator	14	14
desalinators	15	15
desalinization	27	27
desalinizations	28	28
desalinize	22	22
desalinized	24	24