EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD is a $30 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.30, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. 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. Most prizes have already been claimed (0% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 54/100 (Fair) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
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™
54 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.74→
AVERAGE
Middle-of-the-pack value for a ticket at this price point.
Why
→You win something fairly often here, about 30% per ticket (1 in 3.30).
- Expected value of $0.74 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at 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
54
VALUESCORE
Fair
54
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2734
- Ticket Price
- $30
- Start Date
- 11/21/2025
- Payout %
- 74.3%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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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 54/100. 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 54 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 8 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
EXCEPTIONAL 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.