Words Containing II — Scrabble Word List & Strategy
II is one of the rarest letter pairs in Scrabble, appearing in only about 25 valid words. Most are Latin/Greek plurals (RADII, TORII, NAUPLII) or borrowed vocabulary (AALII). While limited, knowing these words is strategically valuable when stuck with multiple I tiles. TAXIING (15 pts) and SKIING (11 pts) are the most playable options.
Top II Words by Score
| # | Word | Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TAXIING | 15 | Moving on the ground |
| 2 | BIKINI | 12 | A two-piece swimsuit |
| 3 | ALIBIING | 12 | Providing an alibi |
| 4 | SKIING | 11 | Gliding on snow |
| 5 | NAUPLII | 9 | Larval crustaceans |
| 6 | RADII | 6 | Plural of radius |
| 7 | TORII | 5 | A Japanese shrine gate |
| 8 | AALII | 5 | A Hawaiian shrub |
| 9 | SAFARIING | 13 | Going on safari |
| 10 | BIKINIER | 14 | More bikini-like |
| 11 | OBIISM | 10 | A form of sorcery |
~25
Valid II words
8 pts
Average score
Very Rare
Pair rarity
Strategy Tips for II Words
II words are niche rescue plays for vowel-heavy racks. When stuck with multiple I tiles, RADII, TORII, and AALII save you from exchanging. TAXIING (15 pts) and SKIING (11 pts) are the strongest everyday options. These plays work well in parallel positions along existing words.
🎯 Key Takeaway
II provides ~25 words. TAXIING (15 pts) and BIKINI (12 pts) are top targets. SAFARIING (13 pts) and BIKINIER (14 pts) are reliable everyday plays that efficiently use the II combination near premium squares.
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