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$3Crossword
Game #1980 · $3 ticket · Data as of 8/12/2026
Serious Score 79Overall odds: 1 in 5High ConfidenceNew Game
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Recently launched in New Jersey, Crossword is a $3 scratch-offs with overall odds of 1 in 5.
Returning 62¢ per dollar, Crossword falls in the middle of the pack for New Jersey scratch-offs at this price. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.
The top prize of $20K is still largely unclaimed, with 20 of 20 prizes outstanding. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Your odds of at least breaking even on this ticket are 1 in 7.
Crossword is currently the #1 ranked $3 scratch-offs in New Jersey by Serious Score, the top pick at this price point.
With an estimated 100% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.
Key Metrics
60dSerious Score79
Current Rate62¢Original: 65¢ · Shift: -3¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
14.1Mof 14.1M printed
Win Probabilities
60dTop Prize$20K
20 of 20 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 7(13.4332%)
Any Prize
1 in 5
≥ $500
1 in 159,698
≥ $1K
1 in 334,605
≥ $5K
1 in 334,605
≥ $10K
1 in 702,691
Common Questions
What are the odds of winning Crossword?
The overall odds of winning any prize on Crossword are 1 in 5.
How much does a Crossword ticket cost?
A Crossword ticket costs $3.
What is the top prize for Crossword?
The top prize for Crossword is $20,000, with 20 prizes still remaining.
How many Crossword tickets are left?
An estimated 14.1M tickets remain, approximately 100% of the total printed.