Mystery Crossword (#1708) is a $10 California scratch-off ticket. 5 of 48 top prizes remaining. Published overall odds are 1 in 3.47. It ranks #42 among 58 eligible California scratch-offs. Official source: California Lottery.
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Mystery Crossword (#1708) has 5 of 48 top prizes remaining in California, with about 92.1% of all listed prize tiers claimed.
Mystery Crossword (#1708) top prize remaining
5
out of 48 originally printed
Overall prize claim rate
92.1%
of all listed prize tiers claimed
| Tier | Prize Amount | Total Prizes | Remaining | Claimed % | Published Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $750K | 48 | 5 | 89.6% | 1 in 1211000.00 | 1 in 915190.20 |
| 2nd | $10K | 99 | 10 | 89.9% | 1 in 587152.00 | 1 in 457595.10 |
| 3rd | $4K | 154 | 17 | 89% | 1 in 377455.00 | 1 in 269173.59 |
| 4th | $2K | 143 | 14 | 90.2% | 1 in 406490.00 | 1 in 326853.64 |
| 5th | $1K | 7,325 | 702 | 90.4% | 1 in 7936.00 | 1 in 6518.45 |
| 6th | $400 | 12,222 | 904 | 92.6% | 1 in 4756.00 | 1 in 5061.89 |
| 7th | $200 | 109,433 | 7,851 | 92.8% | 1 in 531.00 | 1 in 582.85 |
| 8th | $100 | 1,173,906 | 78,326 | 93.3% | 1 in 50.00 | 1 in 58.42 |
| 9th | $60 | 583,475 | 40,969 | 93% | 1 in 100.00 | 1 in 111.69 |
| 10th | $40 | 929,298 | 65,070 | 93% | 1 in 63.00 | 1 in 70.32 |
| 11th | $20 | 4,650,240 | 330,535 | 92.9% | 1 in 12.00 | 1 in 13.84 |
| 12th | $10 | 9,300,480 | 795,469 | 91.4% | 1 in 6.00 | 1 in 5.75 |
Mystery Crossword (#1708) lists published overall odds of 1 in 3.47 for winning any prize. Top-prize odds and the odds of winning more than the ticket price are longer and change as tickets and prizes are claimed.
Overall odds (any prize)
1 in 3.47
Includes break-even and lower-tier prizes
Published top prize odds
1 in 1211000
Original odds at launch for the top tier
Current estimated top prize odds
1 in 915190
Based on remaining tickets vs remaining top prizes
Odds to win more than the ticket
1 in 7.61
Combined odds of any prize above $10
Mystery Crossword (#1708) had 58,130,000 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 4,575,951 remain (7.9% of the print run) based on overall prize depletion.
Total tickets printed
58,130,000
Estimated tickets remaining
4,575,951
7.9% of print run left
Estimated tickets sold
53,554,049
Mystery Crossword (#1708) currently ranks #42 of 58 eligible California scratch-offs in Lottery Valley's composite ranking, with an estimated payout rate of 77%. Rankings compare published odds and prize data; they aren't recommendations, and on average every game pays back less than it costs.
California scratch-off ranking
#42 of 58
among eligible California scratch-offs
Estimated payout rate
77%
On average, a $10 ticket returns about $7.70 in prizes — an average loss of $2.30.
Prize pool claim rate
92.1%
Higher claim rates mean fewer prizes remain
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Mystery Crossword (#1708) is game #1708 in the California Lottery scratch-off portfolio. It costs $10 with a $750K top prize.
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Common questions about Mystery Crossword remaining prizes, odds, availability, and ticket details in California.
A Mystery Crossword scratch-off ticket costs $10 in California.
The top prize for Mystery Crossword is $750,000.
As of the last update, Mystery Crossword has 5 top prizes remaining out of 48 originally printed.
The published overall odds of winning any prize on Mystery Crossword are 1 in 3.47. Individual prize tiers have different odds, shown in the remaining-prizes table on this page.
Combining every prize tier above the $10 ticket price, the odds of winning more than you paid on Mystery Crossword are about 1 in 7.61. Overall odds also count prizes equal to the ticket price, so they are higher.
Based on estimated remaining tickets and remaining top prizes, the current top-prize odds for Mystery Crossword are about 1 in 915190. Published launch odds may differ because fewer tickets and prizes remain in circulation.
Mystery Crossword is listed as an active California scratch-off with remaining prize data published by the state lottery. Availability at retail stores can vary by location.
Mystery Crossword had 58,130,000 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 4,575,951 tickets remain (7.9% of the original print run), based on overall prize depletion.
Lottery Valley estimates Mystery Crossword pays back about 77% of ticket sales in prizes, based on published prize tiers. On average, a $10 ticket returns about $7.70 in prizes — an average loss of $2.30. It's an average across all tickets, not what any single ticket will win.
Small Mystery Crossword prizes can usually be claimed at authorized California lottery retailers. Larger prizes typically require a claim form and visit to a lottery office. See the official California lottery site for current claim thresholds and deadlines.
Remaining prizes, odds, and ticket details for Mystery Crossword come from published California Lottery data synced to Lottery Valley and last updated on October 3, 2026. Always confirm final ticket details on the official lottery site before buying.
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