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 |
|---|---|---|
| cysteamines | 20 | 20 |
| cystein | 13 | 13 |
| cysteine | 14 | 14 |
| cysteines | 15 | 15 |
| cysteins | 14 | 14 |
| cystic | 14 | 14 |
| cysticercoid | 24 | 24 |
| cysticercoids | 25 | 25 |
| cysticercoses | 24 | 24 |
| cysticercosis | 24 | 24 |
| cysticercus | 23 | 23 |
| cystine | 13 | 13 |
| cystines | 14 | 14 |
| cystinuria | 17 | 17 |
| cystinurias | 18 | 18 |
| cystitides | 16 | 16 |
| cystitis | 13 | 13 |
| cystoid | 13 | 13 |
| cystoids | 14 | 14 |
| cystolith | 17 | 17 |
| cystoliths | 18 | 18 |
| cystoscopic | 25 | 25 |
| cystoscopies | 23 | 23 |
| cytidine | 15 | 15 |
| cytidines | 16 | 16 |
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