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
candies	12	12
candleberries	22	22
candlefish	21	21
candlefishes	23	23
candlelight	22	22
candlelighted	25	25
candlelighter	24	24
candlelighters	25	25
candlelights	23	23
candlelit	16	16
candlepin	19	19
candlepins	20	20
candlestick	24	24
candlesticks	25	25
candlewick	26	26
candlewicks	27	27
candling	17	17
candying	18	18
canfield	17	17
canfields	18	18
canicular	18	18
canid	10	10
canids	11	11
canikin	16	16
canikins	17	17