# Lexica (open-source game)

> Lexica is a free, open-source game for Android. Find as many words as possible on a grid of random letters within a time limit. It has 340 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

A word game where players find as many words as possible on a grid of random letters with a time limit. Select from several international dictionaries, with a combined total of millions of words. Play against friends in multiplayer mode, by sending them offline challenges via SMS/Email/QR code/etc. Build your own rules with customisable game modes: * 4x4, 5x5, and 6x6 sized boards * Different durations * Various scoring and hint modes Fully open source. No ads. No in-app purchases. No tracking. Ever. Please support further development at GitHub sponsors or Liberapay.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/lexica/lexica |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Java |
| GitHub stars | 340 |
| License | GPL-3.0-only (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/com.serwylo.lexica/ (package com.serwylo.lexica) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.serwylo.lexica |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | Games |
| Latest release | v3.13.1 (Jul 23, 2024) |
| Last commit | Sep 26, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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