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The $500,000 Crossword Scratch game can be enjoyed for $20 plus applicable fees.
Customers can place orders for Scratch Tickets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Fulfillment times vary depending on when you place your order. You will receive a confirmation email immediately, and our team will process your order as soon as possible. Please be aware that orders placed late in the evening or overnight will be processed the following morning.
You can order up to ten (10) scratch tickets in a single order, while supplies last.
Don’t miss out on your chance to win! Since scratch ticket inventory is limited, Lotto.com reserves your tickets for up to ten (10) minutes to allow you to complete your order. Once the time has expired, the scratch tickets will no longer be reserved for you.
Prizes & Winnings
To win the $500,000 Crossword scratch game:
1. Scratch all of the 20 CALL LETTERS. 2. Scratch the corresponding letters in PUZZLE 1, PUZZLE 2, PUZZLE 3, and the four BONUS WORDS that exactly match the CALL LETTERS.
PUZZLE 1 & 2: Both PUZZLES are played together. Add the number of completed words revealed between the two puzzles and win the corresponding prize shown in the PUZZLE 1 + PUZZLE 2 PRIZE KEY. A player may win only the highest prize shown in the legend for the total number of completed words.
PUZZLE 3: Add the number of completed words revealed in PUZZLE 3 and win the corresponding prize shown in the PUZZLE 3 PRIZE KEY. A player may win only the highest prize shown in the legend for the total number of completed words.
BONUS WORDS 1-4: If you match all six letters in a BONUS WORD, win the prize shown in that word's PRIZE box.
$500,000 Crossword has a top prize of $500,000.
If you have won big, congratulations!
Winnings of $600 or more must be claimed directly with the State Lottery. Should you win, Lotto.com will contact you regarding the safe and secure delivery of your winning ticket to you.
Prizes must be claimed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the announced end of the game. Any winning ticket that is not claimed within the period and in the manner specified on the back of each ticket shall remain the property of the Lottery.
$500,000 Crossword Rules
HOW IT WORKS
$500,000 Crossword is a $20 scratch game offered by the Colorado Lottery with a $500,000 top prize.
SUMMARY
To play $500,000 Crossword, scratch all playable areas on your scratch ticket to reveal the completed words. To quickly and easily reveal your entire scratch ticket, try our Quick Scratch tool.
HOW TO WIN
Prizes are awarded based on the following criteria:
1. Scratch all of the 20 CALL LETTERS. 2. Scratch the corresponding letters in PUZZLE 1, PUZZLE 2, PUZZLE 3, and the four BONUS WORDS that exactly match the CALL LETTERS.
PUZZLE 1 & 2: Both PUZZLES are played together. Add the number of completed words revealed between the two puzzles and win the corresponding prize shown in the PUZZLE 1 + PUZZLE 2 PRIZE KEY. A player may win only the highest prize shown in the legend for the total number of completed words.
PUZZLE 3: Add the number of completed words revealed in PUZZLE 3 and win the corresponding prize shown in the PUZZLE 3 PRIZE KEY. A player may win only the highest prize shown in the legend for the total number of completed words.
BONUS WORDS 1-4: If you match all six letters in a BONUS WORD, win the prize shown in that word's PRIZE box.
TOP PRIZE
$500,000 Crossword has a top prize of $500,000. Prizes start at $20.
PRICE
Each $500,000 Crossword scratch game can be enjoyed for $20 plus applicable fees.
QUANTITY
Purchase up to ten (10) scratch tickets in a single order, while supplies last.
QUICK SCRATCH
Can't wait to find out if you've won? Let the Quick Scratch tool do all the work for you! This feature will reveal your entire scratch ticket with a single click. Use the Scratch All button to reveal all scratch tickets on your order.
For more information, please see the official rules for $500,000 Crossword.
Prize Amount | Winners | Probability |
$500,000 | 3 | 1 in 800,000 |
$50,000 | 4 | 1 in 600,000 |
$10,000 | 4 | 1 in 600,000 |
$1,000 | 320 | 1 in 7,500 |
$750 | 320 | 1 in 7,500 |
$500 | 1,200 | 1 in 2,000 |
$400 | 3,000 | 1 in 800 |
$300 | 6,900 | 1 in 347.83 |
$250 | 6,000 | 1 in 400 |
$150 | 18,400 | 1 in 130.43 |
$100 | 33,900 | 1 in 70.80 |
$50 | 32,000 | 1 in 75 |
$40 | 288,000 | 3 in 25 |
$25 | 160,000 | 1 in 15 |
$20 | 240,000 | 1 in 10 |
The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 3.04.
The number of actual prizes available in a game may vary based on the number of tickets manufactured, testing, distribution, sales, and the number of prizes claimed. To get an updated list of claimed prizes, please visit $500,000 Crossword.
Top Questions
Get instant support by clicking here, messaging us directly, or emailing our team at Success@Lotto.com.
Before you place an order, we must confirm you are physically present in the state you are ordering in. If you are unable to verify your location, please try these troubleshooting tips:
Turn your wifi off and on
Ensure that you have location services enabled on your device and browser
Ensure that any VPNs, proxies, or remote desktops are disabled on your device
Clear browser history and all cookies
Restart your device and try again
For mobile safari or wired connection issues, please try these troubleshooting tips:
Different device or our App
A wireless connection
If you’re still unable to place your order, get instant support by clicking here, messaging us directly, or emailing our team at Success@Lotto.com.
Please ensure you are using a valid Visa™ or Mastercard™ and the correct card details have been entered. Apple Pay®, Discover℠, Paypal™, and Venmo™ are also available payment methods.
If everything seems right but you are still experiencing issues, please try to use another card. We also encourage you to reach out to your card provider to find out if they process payments for lottery courier services, as some don’t.
The $500,000 Crossword Scratch game can be enjoyed for $20 plus applicable fees.
Customers can place orders for Scratch Tickets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Fulfillment times vary depending on when you place your order. You will receive a confirmation email immediately, and our team will process your order as soon as possible. Please be aware that orders placed late in the evening or overnight will be processed the following morning.
You can order up to ten (10) scratch tickets in a single order, while supplies last.
Don’t miss out on your chance to win! Since scratch ticket inventory is limited, Lotto.com reserves your tickets for up to ten (10) minutes to allow you to complete your order. Once the time has expired, the scratch tickets will no longer be reserved for you.
Prizes & Winnings
To win the $500,000 Crossword scratch game:
1. Scratch all of the 20 CALL LETTERS. 2. Scratch the corresponding letters in PUZZLE 1, PUZZLE 2, PUZZLE 3, and the four BONUS WORDS that exactly match the CALL LETTERS.
PUZZLE 1 & 2: Both PUZZLES are played together. Add the number of completed words revealed between the two puzzles and win the corresponding prize shown in the PUZZLE 1 + PUZZLE 2 PRIZE KEY. A player may win only the highest prize shown in the legend for the total number of completed words.
PUZZLE 3: Add the number of completed words revealed in PUZZLE 3 and win the corresponding prize shown in the PUZZLE 3 PRIZE KEY. A player may win only the highest prize shown in the legend for the total number of completed words.
BONUS WORDS 1-4: If you match all six letters in a BONUS WORD, win the prize shown in that word's PRIZE box.
$500,000 Crossword has a top prize of $500,000.
If you have won big, congratulations!
Winnings of $600 or more must be claimed directly with the State Lottery. Should you win, Lotto.com will contact you regarding the safe and secure delivery of your winning ticket to you.
Prizes must be claimed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the announced end of the game. Any winning ticket that is not claimed within the period and in the manner specified on the back of each ticket shall remain the property of the Lottery.