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 |
|---|---|---|
| circumvallated | 31 | 31 |
| circumvallates | 30 | 30 |
| circumvallating | 34 | 34 |
| circumvallation | 32 | 32 |
| circumvent | 25 | 25 |
| circumvented | 28 | 28 |
| circumventing | 31 | 31 |
| circumvention | 29 | 29 |
| circumventions | 30 | 30 |
| circumvents | 26 | 26 |
| circumvolution | 31 | 31 |
| circumvolutions | 32 | 32 |
| circus | 13 | 13 |
| circuses | 15 | 15 |
| circusy | 16 | 16 |
| cire | 7 | 7 |
| cires | 8 | 8 |
| cirque | 19 | 19 |
| cirques | 20 | 20 |
| cirrate | 10 | 10 |
| cirrhoses | 14 | 14 |
| cirrhosis | 14 | 14 |
| cirrhotic | 17 | 17 |
| cirrhotics | 18 | 18 |
| cirri | 8 | 8 |
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