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 |
|---|---|---|
| cudgeling | 20 | 20 |
| cudgelling | 22 | 22 |
| cueing | 13 | 13 |
| cueist | 10 | 10 |
| cueists | 11 | 11 |
| cuffing | 20 | 20 |
| cufflink | 24 | 24 |
| cufflinks | 25 | 25 |
| cuif | 11 | 11 |
| cuifs | 12 | 12 |
| cuing | 12 | 12 |
| cuirass | 11 | 11 |
| cuirassed | 14 | 14 |
| cuirasses | 13 | 13 |
| cuirassier | 14 | 14 |
| cuirassiers | 15 | 15 |
| cuirassing | 17 | 17 |
| cuish | 11 | 11 |
| cuishes | 13 | 13 |
| cuisine | 12 | 12 |
| cuisines | 13 | 13 |
| cuisse | 10 | 10 |
| cuisses | 11 | 11 |
| cuittle | 12 | 12 |
| cuittled | 14 | 14 |
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