COSMIC CROSSWORD is a $3 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Missouri Lottery. Per the official odds sheet, 1 in 3.89 tickets wins a prize of some size. The top prize is $50,000. 39% of the total prize pool is still unclaimed, so about half the prizes remain. Weighing expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health, ScratchCheck scores it 37/100 (Below Avg). That makes it #34 of the 82 active games we track in Missouri, and first of the 4 active $3 games in Missouri.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.89
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
39%
ValueScore™
37 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 10 | 2 | 20% |
| $5,000 | 28 | 12 | 43% |
| $1,000 | 115 | 48 | 42% |
| $500 | 568 | 222 | 39% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$1,039,000
Current Prize Pool
$319,000
Payout Percentage
30.7%
Total Prizes Remaining
284
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
2,805
Estimated Remaining
1,105
% Remaining
39.4%
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
37
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
37
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
10/25
Win Frequency
10/20
Inventory Health
8/15
Updated: 8/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Missouri
- Game Number
- 528
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 12/10/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/27/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the COSMIC CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
COSMIC CROSSWORD scores 37/100 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 Missouri at the $3 price point.
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, 2 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, 39% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 284 out of 721 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is COSMIC CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates COSMIC CROSSWORD at 37 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 9 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is COSMIC CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
COSMIC CROSSWORD data comes directly from the official Missouri Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.