New Jersey scratch-off · game #1965 · $10
$250,000 Crossword Scratch-Off (New Jersey)
1 of 6 top prizes of $250,000 are still unclaimed, as of October 29, 2026. Its estimated value is $0.68 per $1, below the average $10 New Jersey game ($0.69).
$250,000 Crossword prizes left, by prize level
| Prize | Odds | Printed | Left | % left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | 1 in 617,790 | 6 | 1 | 17% |
| $20,000 | 1 in 370,674 | 10 | 1 | 10% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 154,448 | 24 | 4 | 17% |
| $525 | 1 in 3,028.38 | 1,224 | 65 | 5% |
| $500 | 1 in 3,020.98 | 1,227 | 84 | 7% |
| $225 | 1 in 2,497.8 | 1,484 | 101 | 7% |
| $150 | 1 in 1,548.35 | 2,394 | 164 | 7% |
| $130 | 1 in 1,332.88 | 2,781 | 163 | 6% |
| $100 | 1 in 136.46 | 27,163 | 1,695 | 6% |
| $50 | 1 in 25.88 | 143,220 | 9,364 | 7% |
| $30 | 1 in 36.76 | 100,841 | 6,609 | 7% |
| $25 | 1 in 85.65 | 43,279 | 3,082 | 7% |
| $20 | 1 in 15 | 247,135 | 17,858 | 7% |
| FREE TICKET | 1 in 10 | 370,636 | 37,804 | 10% |
Other $10 New Jersey scratch-offs
| Ticket | Game | Top prize | Top prizes left | Odds | Value per $1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Snow Globe Gold | $500,000 | 2 of 2 | 1 in 3.54 | $0.73 |
 | $250,000 Crossword | $250,000 | 5 of 6 | 1 in 3.94 | $0.73 |
 | Cash Fever | $500,000 | 2 of 3 | 1 in 3.72 | $0.77 |
 | Winter Green | $500,000 | 1 of 2 | 1 in 3.86 | $0.71 |
 | $10,000 Loaded | $10,000 | 70 of 173 | 1 in 3.79 | $0.70 |
 | $50,000 Jumbo Bucks | $50,000 | 20 of 50 | 1 in 5.95 | $0.67 |
Questions and answers
How many top prizes are left on $250,000 Crossword?
As of October 29, 2026, the New Jersey Lottery reports 1 of 6 top prizes of $250,000 left on $250,000 Crossword.
What are the odds of winning on $250,000 Crossword?
The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 3.94, per the New Jersey Lottery. Most wins are small prizes, often the ticket price back.
How much does a $250,000 Crossword ticket cost?
$250,000 Crossword is a $10 New Jersey scratch-off (game #1965).
More New Jersey scratch-offs
Plain truth: every scratch-off loses money on average, and a game with top prizes left does not make any one ticket more likely to win. These numbers help you skip games whose big prizes are already gone. Always check with the official New Jersey Lottery before you buy.
Source: NJ Lottery instant-games API (all tiers; remaining = winning tickets - paid tickets), as of October 29, 2026.
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