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
carveries 16 16
carving 17 17
carvings 18 18
caryatic 16 16
caryatid 14 14
caryatides 16 16
caryatids 15 15
caryopsides 20 20
caryopsis 17 17
caryotin 14 14
caryotins 15 15
cascading 19 19
cascarilla 18 18
cascarillas 19 19
caseating 15 15
caseation 13 13
caseations 14 14
casefied 15 15
casefies 14 14
casefying 20 20
caseic 12 12
casein 10 10
caseinate 13 13
caseinates 14 14
caseins 11 11

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