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 |
|---|---|---|
| cycloaliphatic | 32 | 32 |
| cyclodextrin | 30 | 30 |
| cyclodextrins | 31 | 31 |
| cyclodiene | 21 | 21 |
| cyclodienes | 22 | 22 |
| cyclogenesis | 24 | 24 |
| cycloheximide | 35 | 35 |
| cycloheximides | 36 | 36 |
| cyclohexylamine | 40 | 40 |
| cycloid | 17 | 17 |
| cycloidal | 20 | 20 |
| cycloids | 18 | 18 |
| cyclonic | 21 | 21 |
| cycloolefin | 25 | 25 |
| cycloolefinic | 30 | 30 |
| cycloolefins | 26 | 26 |
| cyclopaedia | 24 | 24 |
| cyclopaedias | 25 | 25 |
| cycloparaffin | 32 | 32 |
| cycloparaffins | 33 | 33 |
| cyclopedia | 23 | 23 |
| cyclopedias | 24 | 24 |
| cyclopedic | 26 | 26 |
| cycloramic | 25 | 25 |
| cycloserine | 21 | 21 |
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