Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket is a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Delaware Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.50, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is $10,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (13% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 31/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.50
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$10,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
13%
ValueScore™
31 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | - | 8 | 1 | 13% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 26,000 | 15 | Not reported | - |
| $200 | 1 in 3,750 | 104 | Not reported | - |
| $200 | 1 in 3,750 | 104 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 3,000 | 130 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 3,000 | 130 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 2,000 | 195 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 2,000 | 195 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 2,000 | 195 | Not reported | - |
| $60 | 1 in 1,500 | 260 | Not reported | - |
| $60 | 1 in 1,500 | 260 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 2,000 | 195 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 1,500 | 260 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 1,500 | 260 | Not reported | - |
| $35 | 1 in 1,000 | 390 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 1,500 | 10 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 1,000 | 390 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 1,000 | 390 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 240 | 1,625 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 240 | 1,625 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 240 | 165 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 240 | 1,625 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 30 | 13,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 60 | 6,500 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 60 | 6,500 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 1,000 | 390 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
31
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
31
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Delaware
- Game Number
- 497
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket scratch-off a good buy?
Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket scores 31/100 on ValueScore, which is below average. The expected value, prize pool, or inventory health is weaker than most other tickets at this price. There are likely better options in Delaware at the $5 price point.
How much does Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket cost?
Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket costs $5 per ticket in Delaware. 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 Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket are 1 in 3.50. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket?
The top prize for Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket is $10,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket?
Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket offers 13 distinct prize levels: $10,000 (8 total), $1,000 (15 total), $200 (208 total), $150 (260 total), $100 (585 total), $60 (520 total), $50 (715 total), $35 (390 total), $30 (10 total), $25 (780 total), $20 (5,040 total), $10 (26,000 total), and $5 (390 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 Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket?
Based on our latest data, 13% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1 out of 8 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket at 31 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.
How often is Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket data updated on ScratchCheck?
Scrabble Crossword instant game ticket data comes directly from the official Delaware Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.