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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