New Jersey scratch-off · game #1980 · $3
Crossword Scratch-Off (New Jersey)
17 of 20 top prizes of $20,000 are still unclaimed, as of October 29, 2026. Its estimated value is $0.65 per $1, above the average $3 New Jersey game ($0.57).
Crossword prizes left, by prize level
| Prize | Odds | Printed | Left | % left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | 1 in 702,670 | 20 | 17 | 85% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 638,791 | 22 | 19 | 86% |
| $500 | 1 in 305,509 | 46 | 35 | 76% |
| $100 | 1 in 430.49 | 32,645 | 25,026 | 77% |
| $25 | 1 in 33.33 | 421,589 | 323,378 | 77% |
| $10 | 1 in 23.81 | 590,267 | 453,183 | 77% |
| $5 | 1 in 16.67 | 843,226 | 651,226 | 77% |
| FREE $3 TICKET | 1 in 14.29 | 983,729 | 773,184 | 79% |
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Questions and answers
How many top prizes are left on Crossword?
As of October 29, 2026, the New Jersey Lottery reports 17 of 20 top prizes of $20,000 left on Crossword.
What are the odds of winning on Crossword?
The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 4.89, per the New Jersey Lottery. Most wins are small prizes, often the ticket price back.
How much does a Crossword ticket cost?
Crossword is a $3 New Jersey scratch-off (game #1980).
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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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