One-Word Crossword

One-Word Crossword is a $3 scratchers from the California Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.

At 86¢ per dollar, One-Word Crossword delivers an excellent return compared to most scratchers in California. Since launch, the return has improved by +19¢, meaning remaining tickets carry better value than early buyers received.

The top prize of $30K is still largely unclaimed, with 2 of 2 prizes outstanding. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 4 chance of at least breaking even — better than most games at this price.

One-Word Crossword is currently the #1 ranked $3 scratchers in California by Serious Score — the top pick at this price point.

Roughly 33% of printed tickets are still in circulation.