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 |
|---|---|---|
| chaplaincies | 25 | 25 |
| chaplaincy | 25 | 25 |
| chaplains | 19 | 19 |
| chappati | 19 | 19 |
| chappatis | 20 | 20 |
| chappie | 18 | 18 |
| chappies | 19 | 19 |
| chapping | 22 | 22 |
| chaptering | 21 | 21 |
| characid | 17 | 17 |
| characids | 18 | 18 |
| characin | 17 | 17 |
| characins | 18 | 18 |
| characteries | 20 | 20 |
| charactering | 23 | 23 |
| characterise | 20 | 20 |
| characterised | 22 | 22 |
| characterises | 21 | 21 |
| characterising | 25 | 25 |
| characteristic | 25 | 25 |
| characterize | 29 | 29 |
| characterized | 31 | 31 |
| characterizes | 30 | 30 |
| characterizing | 34 | 34 |
| charbroil | 18 | 18 |
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