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
despoliation	18	18
despoliations	19	19
despondencies	23	23
desponding	19	19
despotic	15	15
despotically	23	23
despotism	16	16
despotisms	17	17
desquamating	29	29
desquamation	27	27
desquamations	28	28
destabilization	30	30
destabilize	25	25
destabilized	27	27
destabilizes	26	26
destabilizing	30	30
destain	9	9
destained	12	12
destaining	15	15
destains	10	10
destigmatize	27	27
destigmatized	29	29
destigmatizes	28	28
destigmatizing	32	32
destination	14	14