Lexicon (card game)

For other uses, see Lexicon (disambiguation).

Lexicon
A playing card with a logo in the centre
Master card from 1933 edition
Other namesLex, Lexicon with Tiles, Lexikon, Crossword Lexicon, Script
DesignersDavid Whitelaw
PublishersWaddingtons
Publication1932; 92 years ago (1932)
GenresWord game
Players2–4; more with an additional deck
Setup time2 minutes
Age range8+[1]: 28 
SkillsVocabulary, spelling
Media typePlaying cards or tiles

Lexicon is a word game using a dedicated deck of cards for 2 to 4 players[2] published as a shedding card game.

The original game was published by Waddingtons in the United Kingdom, and it was later distributed and licensed internationally, and has been published with various names and in different formats. The intellectual property for the game is currently owned by Winning Moves.

Rules for numerous games using the deck of cards for Lexicon have been created, including for solitaire games and for tournaments.

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