MYSTERY CROSSWORD
$10 ticket · Active · value rank #5
Updated August 8, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$4.10
Average return
59%
Typical return (95th pct)
39.5%
Return excl. top prize
57.7%
% tickets remaining
51.2%
Any‑prize odds
1 in 3
Break‑even+ odds
1 in 3
Profit odds
1 in 5
Top prize
$500
Top prizes remaining
48 of 100
Available prizes by tier
| Prize | Printed | Claimed | Still available | Current odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 100 | 52 | 48 | 1 in 3,983 |
| $100 | 756 | 403 | 353 | 1 in 542 |
| $50 | 2,778 | 1,457 | 1,321 | 1 in 145 |
| $40 | 6,273 | 3,279 | 2,994 | 1 in 64 |
| $30 | 6,244 | 3,283 | 2,961 | 1 in 65 |
| $20 | 24,932 | 12,700 | 12,232 | 1 in 16 |
| $15 | 37,308 | 18,851 | 18,457 | 1 in 10 |
| $10 | 12,402 | 5,696 | 6,706 | 1 in 29 |
| $10 | 37,326 | 16,816 | 20,510 | 1 in 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning any prize on MYSTERY CROSSWORD?
About 1 in 3 right now, based on the prizes still remaining.
What is the top prize on MYSTERY CROSSWORD, and how many are still available?
The top prize is $500. 48 of 100 are still available.
What is the current return on MYSTERY CROSSWORD?
About 59% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)