$250,000 Crossword (#1996) is a $10 New Jersey scratch-off ticket. 5 of 6 top prizes remaining. Published overall odds are 1 in 3.94. It ranks #19 among 96 eligible New Jersey scratch-offs. Official source: New Jersey Lottery.
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$250,000 Crossword (#1996) has 5 of 6 top prizes remaining in New Jersey, with about 26.2% of all listed prize tiers claimed.
$250,000 Crossword (#1996) top prize remaining
5
out of 6 originally printed
Overall prize claim rate
26.2%
of all listed prize tiers claimed
| Tier | Prize Amount | Total Prizes | Remaining | Claimed % | Published Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $250K | 6 | 5 | 16.7% | 1 in 611365.00 | 1 in 541541.40 |
| 2nd | $20K | 10 | 7 | 30% | 1 in 366819.00 | 1 in 386815.29 |
| 3rd | $1K | 24 | 20 | 16.7% | 1 in 152841.25 | 1 in 135385.35 |
| 4th | $525 | 1,199 | 873 | 27.2% | 1 in 3059.37 | 1 in 3101.61 |
| 5th | $500 | 1,205 | 887 | 26.4% | 1 in 3044.14 | 1 in 3052.66 |
| 6th | $225 | 1,470 | 1,065 | 27.6% | 1 in 2495.37 | 1 in 2542.45 |
| 7th | $150 | 2,389 | 1,762 | 26.2% | 1 in 1535.45 | 1 in 1536.72 |
| 8th | $130 | 2,754 | 2,008 | 27.1% | 1 in 1331.95 | 1 in 1348.46 |
| 9th | $100 | 26,898 | 19,750 | 26.6% | 1 in 136.37 | 1 in 137.10 |
| 10th | $50 | 141,784 | 103,980 | 26.7% | 1 in 25.87 | 1 in 26.04 |
| 11th | $30 | 99,685 | 73,209 | 26.6% | 1 in 36.80 | 1 in 36.99 |
| 12th | $25 | 42,780 | 31,461 | 26.5% | 1 in 85.75 | 1 in 86.07 |
| 13th | $20 | 244,562 | 179,752 | 26.5% | 1 in 15.00 | 1 in 15.06 |
| 14th | $10 | 366,787 | 272,855 | 25.6% | 1 in 10.00 | 1 in 9.92 |
$250,000 Crossword (#1996) lists published overall odds of 1 in 3.94 for winning any prize. Top-prize and profit odds are narrower and change as tickets and prizes are claimed.
Overall odds (any prize)
1 in 3.94
Includes break-even and lower-tier prizes
Published top prize odds
1 in 611365
Original odds at launch for the top tier
Current estimated top prize odds
1 in 541541
Based on remaining tickets vs remaining top prizes
Best published profit odds
1 in 15.00
Strongest listed odds for prizes above $10
$250,000 Crossword (#1996) had 3,668,190 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 2,707,707 remain (73.8% of the print run) based on overall prize depletion.
Total tickets printed
3,668,190
Estimated tickets remaining
2,707,707
73.8% of print run left
Estimated tickets sold
960,483
$250,000 Crossword (#1996) currently ranks #19 of 96 eligible New Jersey scratch-offs in Lottery Valley's composite ranking. Rankings reflect published odds, remaining prizes, and expected value — not a guarantee of profit.
New Jersey scratch-off ranking
#19 of 96
among eligible New Jersey scratch-offs
Prize pool claim rate
26.2%
Higher claim rates mean fewer prizes remain
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Common questions about $250,000 Crossword remaining prizes, odds, availability, and ticket details in New Jersey.
A $250,000 Crossword scratch-off ticket costs $10 in New Jersey.
The top prize for $250,000 Crossword is $250,000.
As of the last update, $250,000 Crossword has 5 top prizes remaining out of 6 originally printed.
The published overall odds of winning any prize on $250,000 Crossword are 1 in 3.94. Individual prize tiers have different odds, shown in the remaining-prizes table on this page.
Among published tiers that pay more than the $10 ticket price, the strongest listed odds on $250,000 Crossword are 1 in 15.00. Overall odds include break-even prizes, so they are not the same as profit odds.
Based on estimated remaining tickets and remaining top prizes, the current top-prize odds for $250,000 Crossword are about 1 in 541541. Published launch odds may differ because fewer tickets and prizes remain in circulation.
$250,000 Crossword is listed as an active New Jersey scratch-off with remaining prize data published by the state lottery. Availability at retail stores can vary by location.
$250,000 Crossword had 3,668,190 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 2,707,707 tickets remain (73.8% of the original print run), based on overall prize depletion.
Small $250,000 Crossword prizes can usually be claimed at authorized New Jersey lottery retailers. Larger prizes typically require a claim form and visit to a lottery office. See the official New Jersey lottery site for current claim thresholds and deadlines.
Remaining prizes, odds, and ticket details for $250,000 Crossword come from published New Jersey 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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