At a glance
The Colorado Lottery sells CROSSWORD CASH as a $5 ticket. It went on sale on September 21, 2026, so 100% of its prizes are still unclaimed. It pays back about $0.69 per $1 on average, in line with Colorado's other $5 games.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.92
Exp. Value
$0.69
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
4
Prizes Remaining
100%
ValueScore™
50 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.69→
AVERAGE
A typical $5 ticket, ranked #26 of the 84 active games we track in Colorado.
Why
→Prizes hit less often here, roughly 26% per ticket (1 in 3.92).
- At $0.69 back per $1, the return here is middle-of-the-road for this price point.
- Strong prize quality: a healthy share of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 1 in 1,260,000 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| $20,000 | 1 in 1,260,000 | 4 | Not reported | - |
| $10,000 | 1 in 1,260,000 | 4 | Not reported | - |
| $5,000 | 1 in 1,260,000 | 4 | Not reported | - |
| $1,000 | 1 in 560,000 | 9 | Not reported | - |
| $800 | 1 in 720,000 | 7 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 630,000 | 8 | Not reported | - |
| $250 | 1 in 60,000 | 84 | Not reported | - |
| $200 | 1 in 24,000 | 210 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 8,571 | 588 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 1,429 | 3,528 | Not reported | - |
| $70 | 1 in 1,446 | 3,486 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 302 | 16,716 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 60 | 84,000 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 60 | 84,000 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 60 | 84,000 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 30 | 168,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 12 | 420,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 12 | 420,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
50
VALUESCORE
Fair
50
out of 100
Expected Value
17/40
Prize Quality
25/25
Win Frequency
6/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/23/2026
Game Details
- State
- Colorado
- Game Number
- 411
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 9/21/2026
- Payout %
- 68.5%
- Data Source
- State lottery
- Last Updated
- 9/23/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CROSSWORD CASH scratch-off a good buy?
CROSSWORD CASH is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 50/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Colorado. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Colorado rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does CROSSWORD CASH cost?
CROSSWORD CASH costs $5 per ticket in Colorado. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $5 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the CROSSWORD CASH scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with CROSSWORD CASH are 1 in 3.92. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for CROSSWORD CASH?
The top prize for CROSSWORD CASH is $100,000. As of our latest update, 4 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for CROSSWORD CASH?
CROSSWORD CASH offers 19 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (4 total), $20,000 (4 total), $10,000 (4 total), $5,000 (4 total), $1,000 (9 total), $800 (7 total), $500 (8 total), $250 (84 total), $200 (210 total), $150 (588 total), $100 (3,528 total), $70 (3,486 total), $50 (16,716 total), $30 (84,000 total), $25 (84,000 total), $20 (84,000 total), $15 (168,000 total), $10 (420,000 total), and $5 (420,000 total). The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in CROSSWORD CASH?
Based on our latest data, 100% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 4 out of 4 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is CROSSWORD CASH rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates CROSSWORD CASH at 50 out of 100 using ValueScore™, a composite rating built from four factors: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. Scores of 80 or above are Excellent, 60 to 79 Good, 40 to 59 Fair, 20 to 39 Below Average, and below 20 is Poor. The score updates automatically as prizes are claimed and data refreshes.
When was CROSSWORD CASH released?
CROSSWORD CASH was released by the Colorado Lottery on September 21, 2026. This is a newly released game, so the full prize pool is effectively intact.
How often is CROSSWORD CASH data updated on ScratchCheck?
CROSSWORD CASH data comes directly from the official Colorado Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.