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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
diameter 12 12
diameters 13 13
diametral 14 14
diametric 16 16
diametrical 19 19
diametrically 24 24
diamide 12 12
diamides 13 13
diamin 11 11
diamine 12 12
diamines 13 13
diamins 12 12
diamond 13 13
diamondback 27 27
diamonded 16 16
diamondiferous 24 24
diamonding 19 19
diamonds 14 14
dianthus 13 13
dianthuses 15 15
diapason 13 13
diapasons 14 14
diapause 13 13
diapaused 15 15
diapauses 14 14

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