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 |
|---|---|---|
| chi | 8 | 8 |
| chia | 9 | 9 |
| chianti | 13 | 13 |
| chiantis | 14 | 14 |
| chiao | 10 | 10 |
| chiaroscurist | 22 | 22 |
| chiaroscurists | 23 | 23 |
| chiaroscuro | 20 | 20 |
| chiaroscuros | 21 | 21 |
| chias | 10 | 10 |
| chiasm | 14 | 14 |
| chiasma | 15 | 15 |
| chiasmal | 17 | 17 |
| chiasmas | 16 | 16 |
| chiasmata | 17 | 17 |
| chiasmatic | 21 | 21 |
| chiasmi | 15 | 15 |
| chiasmic | 19 | 19 |
| chiasms | 15 | 15 |
| chiasmus | 17 | 17 |
| chiastic | 16 | 16 |
| chiaus | 12 | 12 |
| chiauses | 14 | 14 |
| chibouk | 20 | 20 |
| chibouks | 21 | 21 |
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