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
carlines 13 13
carling 14 14
carlings 15 15
carlins 12 12
carlish 13 13
carminative 22 22
carminatives 23 23
carmine 14 14
carmines 15 15
carnalities 16 16
carnality 16 16
carnallite 16 16
carnallites 17 17
carnassial 15 15
carnassials 16 16
carnation 14 14
carnations 15 15
carnelian 15 15
carnelians 16 16
carnie 10 10
carnies 11 11
carnified 17 17
carnifies 16 16
carnify 16 16
carnifying 22 22

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