$50,000 Crossword is one of the Delaware Lottery's $10 scratch-off games. Its published overall odds are 1 in 3.33. Its current expected value works out to $0.69 on the dollar, an average return. The top prize is $50,000. Prize inventory sits at 50%: about half the prizes remain. Its ValueScore is 52/100 (Fair). Against the rest of the state it is 15th out of 36 Delaware scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 3rd among the 8 $10 games Delaware sells.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.33
Exp. Value
$0.69
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
50%
ValueScore™
52 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.69→
AVERAGE
Middle of the pack: #15 of the 36 active games we track in Delaware.
Why
→Prize quality is fair, with some of the bigger winners already claimed.
- You get back about $0.69 per $1 on average, which is normal for this price.
- Fresh prize pool: most of this game's prizes are still on the table.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | - | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| $100 | 1 in 2,308 | 156 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 24 | 15,000 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 40 | 9,000 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 20 | 18,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 1 | 30,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
52
VALUESCORE
Fair
52
out of 100
Expected Value
23/40
Prize Quality
13/25
Win Frequency
19/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Delaware
- Game Number
- 467
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Payout %
- 69.1%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $50,000 Crossword scratch-off a good buy?
$50,000 Crossword is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 52/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Delaware. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Delaware rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does $50,000 Crossword cost?
$50,000 Crossword costs $10 per ticket in Delaware. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $10 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the $50,000 Crossword scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $50,000 Crossword are 1 in 3.33. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $50,000 Crossword?
The top prize for $50,000 Crossword is $50,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for $50,000 Crossword?
$50,000 Crossword offers 6 distinct prize levels: $50,000 (4 total), $100 (156 total), $50 (15,000 total), $30 (9,000 total), $20 (18,000 total), and $10 (30,000 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 $50,000 Crossword?
Based on our latest data, 50% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 2 out of 4 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is $50,000 Crossword rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates $50,000 Crossword at 52 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 $50,000 Crossword data updated on ScratchCheck?
$50,000 Crossword data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Delaware Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.