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
detonation	13	13
detonations	14	14
detonative	16	16
detouring	14	14
detoxicant	22	22
detoxicants	23	23
detoxicate	21	21
detoxicated	23	23
detoxicates	22	22
detoxicating	26	26
detoxication	24	24
detoxications	25	25
detoxification	29	29
detoxifications	30	30
detoxified	22	22
detoxifies	21	21
detoxify	21	21
detoxifying	27	27
detoxing	19	19
detracting	17	17
detraction	15	15
detractions	16	16
detractive	18	18
detractively	23	23
detrain	9	9