Words with the letter I

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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