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 |
|---|---|---|
| destinations | 15 | 15 |
| destine | 9 | 9 |
| destined | 11 | 11 |
| destines | 10 | 10 |
| destinies | 11 | 11 |
| destining | 14 | 14 |
| destiny | 11 | 11 |
| destitute | 11 | 11 |
| destituteness | 16 | 16 |
| destitution | 14 | 14 |
| destitutions | 15 | 15 |
| destreaming | 18 | 18 |
| destressing | 15 | 15 |
| destrier | 9 | 9 |
| destriers | 10 | 10 |
| destroying | 16 | 16 |
| destructibility | 26 | 26 |
| destructible | 21 | 21 |
| destructing | 19 | 19 |
| destruction | 17 | 17 |
| destructionist | 20 | 20 |
| destructionists | 21 | 21 |
| destructions | 18 | 18 |
| destructive | 20 | 20 |
| destructively | 25 | 25 |
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