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 |
|---|---|---|
| chastising | 18 | 18 |
| chastities | 15 | 15 |
| chastity | 15 | 15 |
| chateaubriand | 24 | 24 |
| chateaubriands | 25 | 25 |
| chatelain | 16 | 16 |
| chatelaine | 17 | 17 |
| chatelaines | 18 | 18 |
| chatelains | 17 | 17 |
| chatline | 15 | 15 |
| chatlines | 16 | 16 |
| chatoyancies | 23 | 23 |
| chattering | 18 | 18 |
| chattier | 13 | 13 |
| chattiest | 14 | 14 |
| chattily | 16 | 16 |
| chattiness | 16 | 16 |
| chatting | 16 | 16 |
| chauffeuring | 28 | 28 |
| chaunting | 19 | 19 |
| chauvinism | 24 | 24 |
| chauvinisms | 25 | 25 |
| chauvinist | 21 | 21 |
| chauvinistic | 26 | 26 |
| chauvinists | 22 | 22 |
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