At $20 a ticket, Extreme Crossword comes from the Kansas Lottery. Overall odds sit at 1 in 2.34; on average one ticket in 2 pays out something. The top prize is $150,000. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 56/100 (Fair) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health. Against the rest of the state it is #6 of 49 in Kansas, better than about 90% of the state's games. At its own price point it is in the top third of Kansas's 8 $20 tickets, at 2nd.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.34
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$150,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
No Data
ValueScore™
56 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | 1 | - |
| $100,000 | 0 | Claimed |
| $1,000 | 25 | - |
| $100 | 1,005 | - |
| $80 | 2,441 | - |
| $60 | 4,290 | - |
| $30 | 15,111 | - |
| $20 | 26,162 | - |
Kansas only publishes the number of unclaimed prizes at its top prize levels, not the original prize counts. Totals and percent-remaining are unavailable, and smaller prizes are not itemized.
Free tickets remaining: 7,438 (a free replay, $0 value, not counted in the prize stats)
ValueScore™ Breakdown
56
VALUESCORE
Fair
56
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
5/25
Win Frequency
20/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 8/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Kansas
- Game Number
- 347
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 6/18/2024
- Data Source
- State lottery
- Last Updated
- 8/27/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Extreme Crossword scratch-off a good buy?
Extreme Crossword is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 56/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Kansas. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Kansas rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does Extreme Crossword cost?
Extreme Crossword costs $20 per ticket in Kansas. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $20 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Extreme Crossword scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Extreme Crossword are 1 in 2.34. This means roughly 1 in every 2 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Extreme Crossword?
The top prize for Extreme Crossword is $150,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Extreme Crossword?
Extreme Crossword offers 8 distinct prize levels: $150,000, $100,000, $1,000, $100, $80, $60, $30, and $20. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How is Extreme Crossword rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Extreme Crossword at 56 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 Extreme Crossword released?
Extreme Crossword was released by the Kansas Lottery on June 18, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Extreme Crossword data updated on ScratchCheck?
Extreme Crossword data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Kansas Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.