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 |
|---|---|---|
| chemotherapies | 27 | 27 |
| chemotherapist | 27 | 27 |
| chemotherapists | 28 | 28 |
| chemotropism | 26 | 26 |
| chemurgies | 21 | 21 |
| chenille | 16 | 16 |
| chenilles | 17 | 17 |
| chequering | 28 | 28 |
| cherimoya | 19 | 19 |
| cherimoyas | 20 | 20 |
| cherish | 14 | 14 |
| cherishable | 22 | 22 |
| cherished | 17 | 17 |
| cherisher | 16 | 16 |
| cherishers | 17 | 17 |
| cherishes | 16 | 16 |
| cherishing | 20 | 20 |
| chernozemic | 32 | 32 |
| cherrier | 13 | 13 |
| cherries | 13 | 13 |
| cherriest | 14 | 14 |
| cherrylike | 22 | 22 |
| chertier | 13 | 13 |
| chertiest | 14 | 14 |
| cherubic | 20 | 20 |
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