COSMIC CROSSWORD is a $3 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Missouri Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.89, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is $50,000. About half the prizes remain (52% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 45/100 (Fair) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.89
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
5
Prizes Remaining
52%
ValueScore™
45 / 100
Fair
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$3.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.89 overall odds
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Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$1,039,000
Current Prize Pool
$527,500
Payout Percentage
50.8%
Total Prizes Remaining
373
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
2,805
Estimated Remaining
1,451
% Remaining
51.7%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 10 | 5 | 50% |
| $5,000 | 28 | 14 | 50% |
| $1,000 | 115 | 61 | 53% |
| $500 | 568 | 293 | 52% |
ValueScore™ Breakdown
45
VALUESCORE
Fair
45
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/9/2026
Game Details
- State
- Missouri
- Game Number
- 528
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 12/10/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/8/2026
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Is the COSMIC CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
COSMIC CROSSWORD is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 45/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Missouri. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Missouri rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does COSMIC CROSSWORD cost?
COSMIC CROSSWORD costs $3 per ticket in Missouri. 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 COSMIC CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with COSMIC CROSSWORD are 1 in 3.89. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for COSMIC CROSSWORD?
The top prize for COSMIC CROSSWORD is $50,000. As of our latest update, 5 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for COSMIC CROSSWORD?
COSMIC CROSSWORD offers 4 distinct prize levels: $50,000 (10 total), $5,000 (28 total), $1,000 (115 total), and $500 (568 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 COSMIC CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 52% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 373 out of 721 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is COSMIC CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates COSMIC CROSSWORD at 45 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 COSMIC CROSSWORD released?
COSMIC CROSSWORD was released by the Missouri Lottery on December 10, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 7 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is COSMIC CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
COSMIC CROSSWORD data is collected directly from official Missouri Lottery publications by ScratchCheck's automated pipeline. Prize counts and odds typically refresh daily or whenever the lottery publishes new data.