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 |
|---|---|---|
| chafing | 18 | 18 |
| chagrin | 15 | 15 |
| chagrined | 18 | 18 |
| chagrining | 21 | 21 |
| chagrinned | 20 | 20 |
| chagrinning | 23 | 23 |
| chagrins | 16 | 16 |
| chai | 9 | 9 |
| chain | 11 | 11 |
| chaine | 12 | 12 |
| chained | 14 | 14 |
| chaines | 13 | 13 |
| chaining | 17 | 17 |
| chainman | 18 | 18 |
| chainmen | 18 | 18 |
| chains | 12 | 12 |
| chainsaw | 17 | 17 |
| chainsawed | 20 | 20 |
| chainsawing | 23 | 23 |
| chainsaws | 18 | 18 |
| chainwheel | 22 | 22 |
| chainwheels | 23 | 23 |
| chair | 10 | 10 |
| chaired | 13 | 13 |
| chairing | 16 | 16 |
Showing 12926 to 12950 of 100932 rows