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Is LESPEDEZA a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LESPEDEZA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LESPEDEZA mean?

  1. noun

    shrubby or herbaceous plants widely used for forage, soil improvement, and especially hay in southern United States

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

21

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

9

Letters

L (1) + E (1) + S (1) + P (3) + E (1) + D (2) + E (1) + Z (10) + A (1) = 21 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for LESPEDEZA

Single letters that turn LESPEDEZA into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from LESPEDEZA

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