CROSSWORD TIME is a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.10, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.72 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $200,000. About half the prizes remain (50% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 78/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.10
Exp. Value
$0.72
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$200,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
50%
ValueScore™
78 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.72↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Strong overall value, among the better games we track right now.
Why
↑Wins hit often: about a 32% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.10), better than most games.
- At $0.72 back per $1, the return here is middle-of-the-road for this price point.
- Fresh prize pool: most of this game's prizes are still on the table.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 1 in 372,000 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| $25,000 | 1 in 248,000 | 3 | Not reported | - |
| $1,000 | 1 in 74,400 | 10 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 5,096 | 146 | Not reported | - |
| $250 | 1 in 283 | 2,635 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 25 | 30,318 | Not reported | - |
| $80 | 1 in 78 | 9,548 | Not reported | - |
| $60 | 1 in 104 | 7,223 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 68 | 10,974 | Not reported | - |
| $40 | 1 in 19 | 41,323 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 15 | 52,607 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 9 | 89,280 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
78
VALUESCORE
Good
78
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2755
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 5/8/2026
- Payout %
- 71.5%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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$20.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.10 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CROSSWORD TIME scratch-off a good buy?
CROSSWORD TIME is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 78/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $20 tickets in Wisconsin.
How much does CROSSWORD TIME cost?
CROSSWORD TIME costs $20 per ticket in Wisconsin. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $20 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the CROSSWORD TIME scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with CROSSWORD TIME are 1 in 3.10. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for CROSSWORD TIME?
The top prize for CROSSWORD TIME is $200,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for CROSSWORD TIME?
CROSSWORD TIME offers 12 distinct prize levels: $200,000 (2 total), $25,000 (3 total), $1,000 (10 total), $500 (146 total), $250 (2,635 total), $100 (30,318 total), $80 (9,548 total), $60 (7,223 total), $50 (10,974 total), $40 (41,323 total), $30 (52,607 total), and $20 (89,280 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 TIME?
Based on our latest data, 50% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1 out of 2 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is CROSSWORD TIME rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates CROSSWORD TIME at 78 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 TIME released?
CROSSWORD TIME was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on May 8, 2026. It has been on sale for about 2 months.
How often is CROSSWORD TIME data updated on ScratchCheck?
CROSSWORD TIME 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.