Ranked 23rd of 53 Tickets in Iowa
Crossword MultiplierIowa Scratch-Off Odds & Prizes Remaining
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61
VALUESCORE
Good
At a glance
Crossword Multiplier is a $5 ticket from the Iowa Lottery. At 1 in 3.84, its overall odds are the longest of Iowa's 11 $5 games. It went on sale on November 3, 2026, so 100% of its prizes are still unclaimed.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.84
Exp. Value
$0.64
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
17
Prizes Remaining
100%
ValueScore™
61 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.64↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
A solid pick: #23 of the 53 active games we track in Iowa, and 4th among the 11 $5 games Iowa sells.
Why
↑Little of the prize pool has been drained so far.
- Strong prize quality: a healthy share of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- At $0.64 returned per $1, this game pays back less than most scratch-offs.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 1 in 120,000 | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 40,000 | 52 | 52 | 100% |
| $500 | 1 in 6,000 | 339 | 336 | 99% |
| $200 | 1 in 2,400 | 858 | 855 | 100% |
| $100 | 1 in 600 | 3,418 | 3,411 | 100% |
| $50 | 1 in 120 | 17,143 | 17,099 | 100% |
| $25 | 1 in 60 | - | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 15 | - | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 6 | - | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$2,650,050
Current Prize Pool
$2,645,050
Payout Percentage
99.8%
Total Prizes Remaining
21,770
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
83,816
Estimated Remaining
83,597
% Remaining
99.7%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed is estimated from overall odds. Tickets remaining is estimated from the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
61
VALUESCORE
Good
61
out of 100
Expected Value
18/40
Prize Quality
25/25
Win Frequency
3/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 11/7/2026
Game Details
- State
- Iowa
- Game Number
- 814
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 11/3/2026
- Payout %
- 64.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 11/7/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Crossword Multiplier scratch-off a good buy?
It is a solid pick. Crossword Multiplier scores 61/100 (Good) and is 4th among the 11 $5 games Iowa sells. It pays back about $0.64 for every $1 spent.
What are the odds of winning the Crossword Multiplier scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Crossword Multiplier are 1 in 3.84. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Crossword Multiplier?
The top prize for Crossword Multiplier is $50,000. As of our latest update, 17 top prizes remain unclaimed.
How many prizes are left in Crossword Multiplier?
Based on our latest data, 100% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 21,770 out of 21,827 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
When was Crossword Multiplier released?
Crossword Multiplier was released by the Iowa Lottery on November 3, 2026. It is newly released, so the prize pool is essentially intact.
Every $5 ticket in Iowa
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fab 5s | 65 | 1 in 3.46 | 64.3% | $50K · 4 |
| Green 7s | 63 | 1 in 3.70 | 64.1% | $50K · 5 |
| 20X The Cash | 61 | 1 in 3.83 | 64.2% | $50K · 9 |
| Crossword Multiplier (this game) | 61 | 1 in 3.84 | 64.2% | $50K · 17 |
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