The Wisconsin Lottery sells WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD at $5 a ticket. Published overall odds: 1 in 3.80. The expected value is $0.64 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $50,000. Across every tier, 50% of prizes are still out there: about half the prizes remain. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 44 (Fair). Today it stands at 22nd out of 67 Wisconsin scratch-offs; among $5 tickets it is 4th of the 14 active $5 games in Wisconsin.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.80
Exp. Value
$0.64
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
50%
ValueScore™
44 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.64→
AVERAGE
Nothing wrong with it, but nothing special either; it is 4th among the 14 $5 games Wisconsin sells.
Why
→Win rate is typical, around 26% per ticket (1 in 3.80).
- A reasonable chunk of the top and mid-tier prizes are still available, though not the majority.
- Just $0.64 of every $1 comes back on average, trailing most games.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 1 in 840,000 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 560,000 | 3 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 56,000 | 30 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 1,996 | 842 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 74 | 22,876 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 31 | 56,000 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 51 | 33,600 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 18 | 95,200 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 7 | 240,800 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
44
VALUESCORE
Fair
44
out of 100
Expected Value
23/40
Prize Quality
13/25
Win Frequency
8/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2758
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 6/5/2026
- Payout %
- 63.5%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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$5.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.80 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 44/100. 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 WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD cost?
WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD costs $5 per ticket in Wisconsin. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $5 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 3.80. 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 $50,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD?
WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD offers 9 distinct prize levels: $50,000 (2 total), $5,000 (3 total), $500 (30 total), $100 (842 total), $50 (22,876 total), $25 (56,000 total), $15 (33,600 total), $10 (95,200 total), and $5 (240,800 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, 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 WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD at 44 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 Wisconsin Lottery on June 5, 2026. It has been on sale for about 3 months.
How often is WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
WILD CHERRY 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.