Crossword ExtraPennsylvania Scratch-Off Odds & Prizes Remaining
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20
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
At a glance
Crossword Extra is one of the Pennsylvania Lottery's $3 games. Its expected return of $0.66 per $1 sits $0.03 below the typical $3 ticket in Pennsylvania. Its ValueScore of 20/100 (Below Avg) makes it 3rd out of 3 $3 tickets in Pennsylvania.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.00
Exp. Value
$0.66
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
4
Prizes Remaining
29%
ValueScore™
20 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.66↓
POOR VALUE
The numbers work against it: #63 of the 71 active games we track in Pennsylvania.
Why
↓You get back about $0.66 per $1 on average, which is normal for this price.
- Most of this game's prizes are gone.
- Prizes hit less often here, roughly 25% per ticket (1 in 4.00).
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 1 in 840,000 | 10 | 4 | 40% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 420,000 | 20 | 9 | 45% |
| $300 | 1 in 24,000 | 350 | 113 | 32% |
| $250 | 1 in 20,000 | 420 | 118 | 28% |
| $150 | 1 in 2,400 | 3,500 | 1,015 | 29% |
| $75 | 1 in 1,200 | 7,000 | 2,070 | 30% |
| $60 | 1 in 600 | 14,000 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 480 | 17,500 | Not reported | - |
| $45 | 1 in 546 | 15,400 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 300 | 28,000 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 100 | 84,000 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 100 | 84,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 33 | 252,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 13 | 672,000 | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 9 | 924,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
20
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
20
out of 100
Expected Value
1/40
Prize Quality
9/25
Win Frequency
6/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 9/23/2026
Game Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Game Number
- 1753
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 9/20/2025
- Payout %
- 66.3%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/23/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Crossword Extra scratch-off a good buy?
Crossword Extra scores 20/100 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 Pennsylvania at the $3 price point.
How much does Crossword Extra cost?
Crossword Extra costs $3 per ticket in Pennsylvania. 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 Extra scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Crossword Extra are 1 in 4.00. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Crossword Extra?
The top prize for Crossword Extra is $50,000. As of our latest update, 4 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Crossword Extra?
Crossword Extra offers 15 distinct prize levels: $50,000 (10 total), $5,000 (20 total), $300 (350 total), $250 (420 total), $150 (3,500 total), $75 (7,000 total), $60 (14,000 total), $50 (17,500 total), $45 (15,400 total), $30 (28,000 total), $20 (84,000 total), $15 (84,000 total), $10 (252,000 total), $5 (672,000 total), and $3 (924,000 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 Extra?
Based on our latest data, 29% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 3,329 out of 11,300 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is Crossword Extra rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Crossword Extra at 20 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 Extra released?
Crossword Extra was released by the Pennsylvania Lottery on September 20, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Crossword Extra data updated on ScratchCheck?
Crossword Extra data comes directly from the official Pennsylvania Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.