WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD
Image Credit: Rhode Island Lottery
12
VALUESCORE
Poor
WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD is a $2 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Rhode Island Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.42, 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 $20,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (15% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 12/100 (Poor) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.42
Exp. Value
$0.64
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Prizes Remaining
15%
ValueScore™
12 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.64↓
POOR VALUE
Low overall value right now. A different game will likely give you more.
Why
↓Expected value of $0.64 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
- A leaner 23% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 4.42), below most games.
- Most of the larger top and mid-tier prizes have already been won.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | 2 | 0 | Claimed |
| $1,000 | 20 | 4 | 20% |
| $100 | 177 | 17 | 10% |
| $100 | 172 | 16 | 9% |
| $100 | 177 | 15 | 8% |
| $100 | 176 | 19 | 11% |
| $50 | 2,955 | 297 | 10% |
| $50 | 2,932 | 317 | 11% |
| $50 | 2,941 | 249 | 8% |
| $50 | 2,955 | 280 | 9% |
| $20 | 4,961 | 522 | 11% |
| $20 | 9,800 | 989 | 10% |
| $20 | 4,961 | 486 | 10% |
| $10 | 19,614 | 2,240 | 11% |
| $10 | 9,814 | 1,145 | 12% |
| $10 | 9,800 | 1,131 | 12% |
| $4 | 137,622 | 19,848 | 14% |
| $2 | 236,124 | 41,194 | 17% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$2,528,806
Current Prize Pool
$314,730
Payout Percentage
12.4%
Total Prizes Remaining
68,769
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
1,966,800
Estimated Remaining
303,805
% Remaining
15.4%
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
12
VALUESCORE
Poor
12
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/16/2026
Game Details
- State
- Rhode Island
- Game Number
- 279
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 8/6/2022
- Payout %
- 64.3%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/16/2026
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$2.00 per ticket · 1 in 4.42 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD has a ValueScore of 12/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Rhode Island. 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 WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD cost?
WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD costs $2 per ticket in Rhode Island. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $2 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD are 1 in 4.42. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD?
The top prize for WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD is $20,000. All top prizes have already been claimed. This game no longer has a top prize available, so you may want to consider a different game.
What are the prizes for WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD?
WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD offers 8 distinct prize levels: $20,000 (2 total), $1,000 (20 total), $100 (702 total), $50 (11,783 total), $20 (19,722 total), $10 (39,228 total), $4 (137,622 total), and $2 (236,124 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 WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 15% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 68,769 out of 445,203 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD at 12 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 WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD released?
WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD was released by the Rhode Island Lottery on August 6, 2022. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD data comes directly from the official Rhode Island Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.