MYSTERY CROSSWORD
$10 ticket · Active · value rank #3
Updated June 24, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$4.07
Average return
59.3%
Typical return (95th pct)
39.7%
Return excl. top prize
58%
% tickets remaining
57.2%
Any‑prize odds
1 in 3
Break‑even+ odds
1 in 3
Profit odds
1 in 5
Top prize
$500
Top prizes remaining
54 of 100
Prize tiers
| Prize | Printed | Claimed | Remaining | Current odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 100 | 46 | 54 | 1 in 3,958 |
| $100 | 756 | 350 | 406 | 1 in 526 |
| $50 | 2,778 | 1,274 | 1,504 | 1 in 142 |
| $40 | 6,273 | 2,878 | 3,395 | 1 in 63 |
| $30 | 6,244 | 2,867 | 3,377 | 1 in 63 |
| $20 | 24,932 | 11,142 | 13,790 | 1 in 16 |
| $15 | 37,308 | 16,540 | 20,768 | 1 in 10 |
| $10 | 12,402 | 4,998 | 7,404 | 1 in 29 |
| $10 | 37,326 | 14,709 | 22,617 | 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 left?
The top prize is $500. 54 of 100 remain unclaimed.
What is the current return on MYSTERY CROSSWORD?
About 59.3% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)