Crossword Multiplier is one of the Colorado Lottery's $3 scratch-off games. Its published overall odds are 1 in 3.40. Dollar for dollar, it pays back around $0.63 per $1, a below-average return for a scratch-off. The top prize is $40,000. By our count most prizes have already been claimed, with 0% of all prizes unclaimed. Its ValueScore is 19/100 (Poor). Against the rest of the state it is 76th out of 86 Colorado scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 9th of the 11 active $3 games in Colorado.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.40
Exp. Value
$0.63
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$40,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Prizes Remaining
0%
ValueScore™
19 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.63↓
POOR VALUE
Weak value right now at #76 of the 86 active games we track in Colorado. Check the higher-ranked games in Colorado first.
Why
↓Expected value of $0.63 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
- You win something fairly often here, about 29% per ticket (1 in 3.40).
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | 1 in 420,000 | 10 | 0 | Claimed |
| $5,000 | 1 in 210,000 | 20 | Not reported | - |
| $400 | 1 in 40,000 | 105 | Not reported | - |
| $200 | 1 in 15,000 | 280 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 1,165 | 3,605 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 597 | 7,035 | Not reported | - |
| $48 | 1 in 545 | 7,700 | Not reported | - |
| $36 | 1 in 200 | 21,000 | Not reported | - |
| $24 | 1 in 200 | 21,000 | Not reported | - |
| $18 | 1 in 200 | 21,000 | Not reported | - |
| $16 | 1 in 200 | 21,000 | Not reported | - |
| $12 | 1 in 100 | 42,000 | Not reported | - |
| $8 | 1 in 100 | 42,000 | Not reported | - |
| $6 | 1 in 100 | 42,000 | Not reported | - |
| $4 | 1 in 25 | 168,000 | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 5 | 840,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
19
VALUESCORE
Poor
19
out of 100
Expected Value
10/40
Prize Quality
0/25
Win Frequency
14/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Colorado
- Game Number
- 325
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 4/8/2024
- Payout %
- 63.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Crossword Multiplier scratch-off a good buy?
Crossword Multiplier has a ValueScore of 19/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Colorado. The combination of poor expected value, limited prizes, or heavily depleted inventory makes it a poor choice compared to alternatives. Check other games before buying.
How much does Crossword Multiplier cost?
Crossword Multiplier costs $3 per ticket in Colorado. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $3 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Crossword Multiplier scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Crossword Multiplier are 1 in 3.40. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Crossword Multiplier?
The top prize for Crossword Multiplier is $40,000. All top prizes have already been claimed. This game no longer has a top prize available, so you may want to consider a different game.
What are the prizes for Crossword Multiplier?
Crossword Multiplier offers 16 distinct prize levels: $40,000 (10 total), $5,000 (20 total), $400 (105 total), $200 (280 total), $100 (3,605 total), $50 (7,035 total), $48 (7,700 total), $36 (21,000 total), $24 (21,000 total), $18 (21,000 total), $16 (21,000 total), $12 (42,000 total), $8 (42,000 total), $6 (42,000 total), $4 (168,000 total), and $3 (840,000 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 Multiplier?
Based on our latest data, 0% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 0 out of 10 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is Crossword Multiplier rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Crossword Multiplier at 19 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 Multiplier released?
Crossword Multiplier was released by the Colorado Lottery on April 8, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Crossword Multiplier data updated on ScratchCheck?
Crossword Multiplier 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.