At a glance
MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD is a $5 ticket from the Missouri Lottery. On ValueScore it earns 36/100 (Below Avg), good for in the top third of Missouri's 21 $5 tickets, at 6th. The top prize is $100,000.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.82
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
3
Prizes Remaining
34%
ValueScore™
36 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 8 | 3 | 38% |
| $10,000 | 8 | 2 | 25% |
| $2,500 | 32 | 10 | 31% |
| $1,000 | 40 | 15 | 38% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$1,000,000
Current Prize Pool
$360,000
Payout Percentage
36.0%
Total Prizes Remaining
30
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
336
Estimated Remaining
115
% Remaining
34.1%
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
36
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
36
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
9/25
Win Frequency
11/20
Inventory Health
8/15
Updated: 9/23/2026
Game Details
- State
- Missouri
- Game Number
- 533
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 12/5/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/23/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD scores 36/100 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 $5 price point.
How much does MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD cost?
MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD costs $5 per ticket in Missouri. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $5 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD are 1 in 3.82. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD?
The top prize for MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD is $100,000. As of our latest update, 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD?
MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD offers 4 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (8 total), $10,000 (8 total), $2,500 (32 total), and $1,000 (40 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 MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 34% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 30 out of 88 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD at 36 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 MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD released?
MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD was released by the Missouri Lottery on December 5, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 10 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
MYSTERY PRIZE 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.