CROSSWORD PLUS is a $3 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Missouri Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.86, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is $50,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (4% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 15/100 (Poor) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.86
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
4%
ValueScore™
15 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 10 | 1 | 10% |
| $5,000 | 32 | 1 | 3% |
| $520 | 336 | 10 | 3% |
| $500 | 332 | 19 | 6% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$1,000,720
Current Prize Pool
$69,700
Payout Percentage
7.0%
Total Prizes Remaining
31
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
2,741
Estimated Remaining
120
% Remaining
4.4%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
15
VALUESCORE
Poor
15
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/20/2026
Game Details
- State
- Missouri
- Game Number
- 477
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 9/11/2024
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/20/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CROSSWORD PLUS scratch-off a good buy?
CROSSWORD PLUS has a ValueScore of 15/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Missouri. The combination of poor expected value, limited prizes, or heavily depleted inventory makes it a poor choice compared to alternatives. Check other games before buying.
How much does CROSSWORD PLUS cost?
CROSSWORD PLUS 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 CROSSWORD PLUS scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with CROSSWORD PLUS are 1 in 3.86. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for CROSSWORD PLUS?
The top prize for CROSSWORD PLUS is $50,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for CROSSWORD PLUS?
CROSSWORD PLUS offers 4 distinct prize levels: $50,000 (10 total), $5,000 (32 total), $520 (336 total), and $500 (332 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 PLUS?
Based on our latest data, 4% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 31 out of 710 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is CROSSWORD PLUS rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates CROSSWORD PLUS at 15 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 PLUS released?
CROSSWORD PLUS was released by the Missouri Lottery on September 11, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is CROSSWORD PLUS data updated on ScratchCheck?
CROSSWORD PLUS 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.