Crossword Multiplier is a $3 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Minnesota Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.58, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.64 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $21,000. Most prizes are still available (75% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 51/100 (Fair) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.58
Exp. Value
$0.64
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$21,000
Top Prizes Left
7
Prizes Remaining
75%
ValueScore™
51 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.64→
AVERAGE
Middle-of-the-pack value for a ticket at this price point.
Why
- Expected value of $0.64 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
- Average win frequency: about a 28% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.58).
- Strong prize quality: a healthy share of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
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$3.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.58 overall odds
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Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21,000 | 1 in 381,763 | 8 | 7 | 88% |
| $14,000 | 1 in 610,820 | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| $7,000 | 1 in 763,525 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| $1,500 | 1 in 610,820 | 5 | 3 | 60% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 763,525 | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| $500 | 1 in 29,366 | 104 | 77 | 74% |
| $300 | 1 in 117,465 | 26 | Not reported | - |
| $250 | 1 in 117,465 | 26 | Not reported | - |
| $200 | 1 in 117,465 | 26 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 29,942 | 102 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 11,321 | 2,312 | Not reported | - |
| $75 | 1 in 1,323 | 2,309 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 518 | 5,899 | Not reported | - |
| $45 | 1 in 1,084 | 2,818 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 342 | 8,930 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 107 | 28,471 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 200 | 15,276 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 100 | 30,541 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 200 | 15,280 | Not reported | - |
| $9 | 1 in 200 | 15,306 | Not reported | - |
| $6 | 1 in 50 | 61,037 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 13 | 236,681 | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 7 | 427,499 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
51
VALUESCORE
Fair
51
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 6/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Minnesota
- Game Number
- 2092
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 5/5/2026
- Payout %
- 63.9%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 6/27/2026
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Is the Crossword Multiplier scratch-off a good buy?
Crossword Multiplier is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 51/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Minnesota. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Minnesota rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does Crossword Multiplier cost?
Crossword Multiplier costs $3 per ticket in Minnesota. 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 Crossword Multiplier scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Crossword Multiplier are 1 in 3.58. 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 $21,000. As of our latest update, 7 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Crossword Multiplier?
Crossword Multiplier offers 23 distinct prize levels: $21,000 (8 total), $14,000 (5 total), $7,000 (4 total), $1,500 (5 total), $1,000 (4 total), $500 (104 total), $300 (26 total), $250 (26 total), $200 (26 total), $150 (102 total), $100 (2,312 total), $75 (2,309 total), $50 (5,899 total), $45 (2,818 total), $30 (8,930 total), $25 (28,471 total), $20 (15,276 total), $15 (30,541 total), $10 (15,280 total), $9 (15,306 total), $6 (61,037 total), $5 (236,681 total), and $3 (427,499 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 Crossword Multiplier?
Based on our latest data, 75% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 98 out of 130 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is Crossword Multiplier rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Crossword Multiplier at 51 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 Crossword Multiplier released?
Crossword Multiplier was released by the Minnesota Lottery on May 5, 2026. It has been on sale for about 2 months.
How often is Crossword Multiplier data updated on ScratchCheck?
Crossword Multiplier data is collected directly from official Minnesota Lottery publications by ScratchCheck's automated pipeline. Prize counts and odds typically refresh daily or whenever the lottery publishes new data.