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
alkie 10 10
alkies 11 11
alkine 12 12
alkines 13 13
alkoxide 21 21
alkoxides 22 22
alkylating 21 21
alkylation 19 19
alkylations 20 20
alkylic 18 18
allanite 11 11
allanites 12 12
allantoic 15 15
allantoides 15 15
allantoin 13 13
allantoins 14 14
allantois 12 12
allaying 15 15
allegation 15 15
allegations 16 16
allegiance 18 18
allegiances 19 19
allegiant 14 14
alleging 15 15
allegorical 19 19

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