CROSSWORD is a $2 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.00, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.60 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $20,000. About half the prizes remain (50% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 35/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.00
Exp. Value
$0.60
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
11
Prizes Remaining
50%
ValueScore™
35 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.60↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weaker overall value. There are likely better options at this price.
Why
↓Softer expected value here: only $0.60 of each $1 comes back as prizes.
- Prizes hit less often here, roughly 25% per ticket (1 in 4.00).
- Middling prize quality: a fair number of the bigger prizes are still in play.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | 1 in 816,000 | 22 | 11 | 50% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 120,000 | 68 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 3,479 | 2,346 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 240 | 34,044 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 200 | 40,800 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 40 | 204,000 | Not reported | - |
| $4 | 1 in 11 | 816,000 | Not reported | - |
| $2 | 1 in 9 | 979,200 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
35
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
35
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2700
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 4/10/2025
- Payout %
- 60.3%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
CROSSWORD scores 35/100 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 Wisconsin at the $2 price point.
How much does CROSSWORD cost?
CROSSWORD costs $2 per ticket in Wisconsin. 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 CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with CROSSWORD 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?
The top prize for CROSSWORD is $20,000. As of our latest update, 11 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for CROSSWORD?
CROSSWORD offers 8 distinct prize levels: $20,000 (22 total), $1,000 (68 total), $100 (2,346 total), $50 (34,044 total), $20 (40,800 total), $10 (204,000 total), $4 (816,000 total), and $2 (979,200 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?
Based on our latest data, 50% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 11 out of 22 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates CROSSWORD at 35 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 released?
CROSSWORD was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on April 10, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
CROSSWORD data comes directly from the official Wisconsin Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.