Words with the letter I

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.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
cytolysin	18	18
cytolysins	19	19
cytolysis	17	17
cytolytic	20	20
cytomegalic	25	25
cytomegalovirus	31	31
cytopathic	23	23
cytopathogenic	30	30
cytopathologies	28	28
cytopathologist	28	28
cytophilic	24	24
cytophotometric	31	31
cytoplasmic	26	26
cytoplasmically	34	34
cytosine	14	14
cytosines	15	15
cytosolic	18	18
cytostatic	18	18
cytotaxonomic	32	32
cytotaxonomies	30	30
cytotoxic	24	24
cytotoxicities	29	29
cytotoxicity	29	29
cytotoxin	22	22
cytotoxins	23	23