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 |
|---|---|---|
| circumlocutions | 31 | 31 |
| circumlocutory | 31 | 31 |
| circumlunar | 24 | 24 |
| circumnavigate | 31 | 31 |
| circumnavigated | 33 | 33 |
| circumnavigates | 32 | 32 |
| circumnavigator | 32 | 32 |
| circumpolar | 25 | 25 |
| circumscissile | 28 | 28 |
| circumscribe | 28 | 28 |
| circumscribed | 30 | 30 |
| circumscribes | 29 | 29 |
| circumscribing | 33 | 33 |
| circumscription | 32 | 32 |
| circumspect | 27 | 27 |
| circumspection | 31 | 31 |
| circumspections | 32 | 32 |
| circumspectly | 32 | 32 |
| circumstance | 26 | 26 |
| circumstanced | 28 | 28 |
| circumstances | 27 | 27 |
| circumstantial | 26 | 26 |
| circumstantiate | 26 | 26 |
| circumstellar | 25 | 25 |
| circumvallate | 29 | 29 |
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