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 |
|---|---|---|
| cirriped | 15 | 15 |
| cirripeds | 16 | 16 |
| cirrocumuli | 23 | 23 |
| cirrocumulus | 25 | 25 |
| cirrose | 10 | 10 |
| cirrostrati | 14 | 14 |
| cirrostratus | 16 | 16 |
| cirrous | 11 | 11 |
| cirrus | 10 | 10 |
| cirsoid | 11 | 11 |
| cis | 6 | 6 |
| cisalpine | 17 | 17 |
| cisatlantic | 19 | 19 |
| cisco | 11 | 11 |
| ciscoes | 13 | 13 |
| ciscos | 12 | 12 |
| cislunar | 14 | 14 |
| cisplatin | 17 | 17 |
| cisplatins | 18 | 18 |
| cissies | 10 | 10 |
| cissoid | 11 | 11 |
| cissoids | 12 | 12 |
| cissy | 10 | 10 |
| cist | 7 | 7 |
| cisted | 10 | 10 |
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