Top Secret Crossword is a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Minnesota Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 2.76, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.72 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $300,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (28% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 66/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.76
Exp. Value
$0.72
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$300,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
28%
ValueScore™
66 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.72↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Strong overall value, among the better games we track right now.
Why
↑Frequent winners: roughly a 36% shot at a prize on each ticket (1 in 2.76), ahead of most games.
- Expected value lands near the pack at $0.72 per $1 spent.
- Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $300,000 | 1 in 529,017 | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| $10,000 | 1 in 52,902 | 30 | 10 | 33% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 39,676 | 40 | 10 | 25% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 15,871 | 100 | 28 | 28% |
| $500 | 1 in 3,968 | 400 | 111 | 28% |
| $300 | 1 in 1,921 | 826 | Not reported | - |
| $250 | 1 in 1,086 | 1,462 | Not reported | - |
| $200 | 1 in 867 | 1,831 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 619 | 2,565 | Not reported | - |
| $125 | 1 in 465 | 3,413 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 73 | 21,783 | Not reported | - |
| $75 | 1 in 50 | 31,756 | Not reported | - |
| $60 | 1 in 45 | 35,007 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 37 | 42,331 | Not reported | - |
| $40 | 1 in 40 | 39,666 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 20 | 79,339 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 17 | 92,620 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 7 | 222,210 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
66
VALUESCORE
Good
66
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/20/2026
Game Details
- State
- Minnesota
- Game Number
- 2072
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 12/2/2025
- Payout %
- 72.4%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/20/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Top Secret Crossword scratch-off a good buy?
Top Secret Crossword is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 66/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $20 tickets in Minnesota.
How much does Top Secret Crossword cost?
Top Secret Crossword costs $20 per ticket in Minnesota. 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 Top Secret Crossword scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Top Secret Crossword are 1 in 2.76. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Top Secret Crossword?
The top prize for Top Secret Crossword is $300,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Top Secret Crossword?
Top Secret Crossword offers 18 distinct prize levels: $300,000 (3 total), $10,000 (30 total), $5,000 (40 total), $1,000 (100 total), $500 (400 total), $300 (826 total), $250 (1,462 total), $200 (1,831 total), $150 (2,565 total), $125 (3,413 total), $100 (21,783 total), $75 (31,756 total), $60 (35,007 total), $50 (42,331 total), $40 (39,666 total), $30 (79,339 total), $25 (92,620 total), and $20 (222,210 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 Top Secret Crossword?
Based on our latest data, 28% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 160 out of 573 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is Top Secret Crossword rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Top Secret Crossword at 66 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 Top Secret Crossword released?
Top Secret Crossword was released by the Minnesota Lottery on December 2, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 8 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is Top Secret Crossword data updated on ScratchCheck?
Top Secret Crossword data comes directly from the official Minnesota Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.