$10

Mystery Crossword

Game #1708 · $10 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 53Overall odds: 1 in 3Cash odds: 1 in 8High ConfidenceDeclining

About This Game

Mystery Crossword, a $10 California scratchers, has been on the market for a while. Overall odds sit at 1 in 3.

With a current return of 72¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among California scratchers. The return has dropped -5¢ since launch as prizes have been claimed.

Only 11 of the original 48 top prizes of $750K remain. The biggest payouts are becoming scarce. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. There is a 1 in 1,016,256 chance of winning $100K or more on a single ticket.

Ranked #7 among $10 games in California, there are higher-rated options at this price point. Check our California rankings for the current top picks.

An estimated 19% of tickets remain, putting this game in its final stretch. Based on sales velocity, expect this game to remain available for roughly 56 more days.

Key Metrics

60d

Serious Score53

Current Rate72¢Original: 77¢ · Shift: -5¢

Overall RankN/Aall US games

Price Rank#8See all $10 California scratchers ranked

Tickets Remaining (Estimated)

11.2Mof 58.2M printed

~56 days left

Win Probabilities

60d

Top Prize$750K

11 of 48 leftDistributed

P(Breakeven)1 in 8(12.3116%)

Any Prize

1 in 3

≥ $500

1 in 6,256

≥ $1K

1 in 6,256

≥ $5K

1 in 328,785

≥ $10K

1 in 328,785

≥ $100K

1 in 1,016,256

≥ $200K

1 in 1,016,256

≥ $500K

1 in 1,016,256

≥ $750K

1 in 1,016,256

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning Mystery Crossword?

The overall odds of winning any prize on Mystery Crossword are 1 in 3.

How much does a Mystery Crossword ticket cost?

A Mystery Crossword ticket costs $10.

What is the top prize for Mystery Crossword?

The top prize for Mystery Crossword is $750,000, with 11 prizes still remaining.

How many Mystery Crossword tickets are left?

An estimated 11.2M tickets remain, approximately 19% of the total printed.