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 |
|---|---|---|
| chintses | 14 | 14 |
| chintz | 21 | 21 |
| chintzes | 23 | 23 |
| chintzier | 24 | 24 |
| chintziest | 25 | 25 |
| chintziness | 27 | 27 |
| chintzy | 24 | 24 |
| chinwag | 18 | 18 |
| chinwagged | 24 | 24 |
| chinwagging | 27 | 27 |
| chinwags | 19 | 19 |
| chionodoxa | 24 | 24 |
| chionodoxas | 25 | 25 |
| chip | 12 | 12 |
| chipboard | 21 | 21 |
| chipboards | 22 | 22 |
| chipmaker | 24 | 24 |
| chipmakers | 25 | 25 |
| chipmuck | 27 | 27 |
| chipmucks | 28 | 28 |
| chipmunk | 25 | 25 |
| chipmunks | 26 | 26 |
| chipotle | 17 | 17 |
| chipotles | 18 | 18 |
| chipped | 19 | 19 |
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