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 |
|---|---|---|
| discountenanced | 27 | 27 |
| discountenances | 26 | 26 |
| discounter | 16 | 16 |
| discounters | 17 | 17 |
| discounting | 20 | 20 |
| discounts | 15 | 15 |
| discourage | 17 | 17 |
| discourageable | 25 | 25 |
| discouraged | 19 | 19 |
| discouragement | 25 | 25 |
| discouragements | 26 | 26 |
| discourager | 18 | 18 |
| discouragers | 19 | 19 |
| discourages | 18 | 18 |
| discouraging | 22 | 22 |
| discouragingly | 27 | 27 |
| discourse | 14 | 14 |
| discoursed | 16 | 16 |
| discourser | 15 | 15 |
| discoursers | 16 | 16 |
| discourses | 15 | 15 |
| discoursing | 19 | 19 |
| discourteous | 18 | 18 |
| discourteously | 23 | 23 |
| discourtesies | 18 | 18 |
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