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
chieftaincy 25 25
chieftains 19 19
chieftainship 27 27
chieftainships 28 28
chiel 11 11
chield 13 13
chields 14 14
chiels 12 12
chiffchaff 32 32
chiffchaffs 33 33
chiffon 19 19
chiffonade 23 23
chiffonades 24 24
chiffonier 22 22
chiffoniers 23 23
chiffons 20 20
chifforobe 24 24
chifforobes 25 25
chigetai 15 15
chigetais 16 16
chigger 16 16
chiggers 17 17
chignon 16 16
chignons 17 17
chigoe 13 13

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