Crossword Bonanza
$20 ticket · Active · value rank #5
Updated July 8, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$4.97
Average return
75.2%
Typical return (95th pct)
36.9%
Return excl. top prize
72.8%
% tickets remaining
100%
Any‑prize odds
1 in 4
Break‑even+ odds
1 in 4
Profit odds
1 in 5
Top prize
$400,000
Top prizes remaining
3 of 3
Prize tiers
| Prize | Printed | Claimed | Remaining | Current odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 in 823,660 |
| $25,000 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 1 in 123,549 |
| $2,000 | 104 | 0 | 104 | 1 in 23,759 |
| $500 | 8,254 | 0 | 8,254 | 1 in 299 |
| $200 | 11,350 | 0 | 11,350 | 1 in 218 |
| $150 | 12,789 | 0 | 12,789 | 1 in 193 |
| $100 | 69,990 | 0 | 69,990 | 1 in 35 |
| $80 | 25,126 | 0 | 25,126 | 1 in 98 |
| $60 | 20,591 | 0 | 20,591 | 1 in 120 |
| $50 | 123,549 | 0 | 123,549 | 1 in 20 |
| $30 | 185,335 | 0 | 185,335 | 1 in 13 |
| $20 | 247,075 | 0 | 247,075 | 1 in 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning any prize on Crossword Bonanza?
About 1 in 4 right now, based on the prizes still remaining.
What is the top prize on Crossword Bonanza, and how many are left?
The top prize is $400,000. 3 of 3 remain unclaimed.
What is the current return on Crossword Bonanza?
About 75.2% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)