Crossword
$3 ticket · Active · value rank #108
Updated July 13, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$1.18
Average return
60.7%
Typical return (95th pct)
23.3%
Return excl. top prize
60%
% tickets remaining
26.3%
Any‑prize odds
1 in 5
Break‑even+ odds
1 in 5
Profit odds
1 in 8
Top prize
$20,000
Top prizes remaining
4 of 20
Available prizes by tier
| Prize | Printed | Claimed | Still available | Current odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 1 in 920,051 |
| $5,000 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 1 in 408,911 |
| $500 | 46 | 33 | 13 | 1 in 283,092 |
| $100 | 32,466 | 24,847 | 7,619 | 1 in 483 |
| $25 | 419,734 | 320,934 | 98,800 | 1 in 37 |
| $10 | 587,648 | 446,700 | 140,948 | 1 in 26 |
| $5 | 839,166 | 627,161 | 212,005 | 1 in 17 |
| $3 | 979,628 | 687,053 | 292,575 | 1 in 13 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning any prize on Crossword?
About 1 in 5 right now, based on the prizes still remaining.
What is the top prize on Crossword, and how many are still available?
The top prize is $20,000. 4 of 20 are still available.
What is the current return on Crossword?
About 60.7% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)