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
detainees	11	11
detainer	10	10
detainers	11	11
detaining	14	14
detainment	16	16
detainments	17	17
detains	9	9
detangling	18	18
detasseling	16	16
detasselling	18	18
detectability	23	23
detecting	16	16
detection	14	14
detections	15	15
detective	17	17
detectivelike	26	26
detectives	18	18
detention	12	12
detentions	13	13
detergencies	19	19
deterging	15	15
deteriorate	12	12
deteriorated	14	14
deteriorates	13	13
deteriorating	17	17