The Wisconsin Lottery sells EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD at $30 a ticket. Its published overall odds are 1 in 3.30. The expected value is $0.74 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $500,000. By our count most prizes have already been claimed, with 0% of all prizes unclaimed. Its ValueScore is 43/100 (Fair). Against the rest of the state it is 23rd out of 67 Wisconsin scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 4th of the 4 active $30 games in Wisconsin.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.30
Exp. Value
$0.74
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Prizes Remaining
0%
ValueScore™
43 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.74→
AVERAGE
At 23rd out of 67 Wisconsin scratch-offs, it neither stands out nor falls behind.
Why
→Wins hit often: about a 30% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.30), better than most games.
- You get back about $0.74 per $1 on average, which is normal for this price.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | 1 in 230,000 | 2 | 0 | Claimed |
| $25,000 | 1 in 230,000 | 2 | Not reported | - |
| $1,000 | 1 in 20,000 | 23 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 5,000 | 92 | Not reported | - |
| $250 | 1 in 86 | 5,405 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 20 | 23,276 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 66 | 7,015 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 17 | 27,715 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 6 | 76,705 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
43
VALUESCORE
Fair
43
out of 100
Expected Value
38/40
Prize Quality
0/25
Win Frequency
16/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2734
- Ticket Price
- $30
- Start Date
- 11/21/2025
- Payout %
- 74.3%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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$30.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.30 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 43/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Wisconsin. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Wisconsin rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD cost?
EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD costs $30 per ticket in Wisconsin. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $30 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD are 1 in 3.30. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD?
The top prize for EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD is $500,000. 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 EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD?
EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD offers 9 distinct prize levels: $500,000 (2 total), $25,000 (2 total), $1,000 (23 total), $500 (92 total), $250 (5,405 total), $150 (23,276 total), $100 (7,015 total), $50 (27,715 total), and $30 (76,705 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 EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 0% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 0 out of 2 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD at 43 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 EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD released?
EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on November 21, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 10 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Wisconsin Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.