West Virginia Lottery scratch-off tickets include small 3-letter validation codes hidden under the scratch coating. These codes correspond to specific prize amounts and were originally used by retailers to verify winners when terminal systems were down.
Here’s the complete list of WV scratch-off codes, how the system works, and what you should actually use to check your tickets.
Last updated: June 2026
What Are the 3-Letter Codes on WV Scratch Tickets?
The 3-letter codes on West Virginia Lottery scratch-off tickets are validation codes. Each code maps to a prize amount — for example, TEN = $10, HUN = $100, and FUN = $500.
These codes date back to before computerized lottery terminals. Retailers used them to manually confirm prize amounts during system outages. Today, all WV Lottery tickets are validated electronically, but the codes still appear on tickets.
Key Fact: No Codes for Prizes Above $600
West Virginia does not use meaningful validation codes for prizes of $601 and above. If your ticket wins a large prize, the code area will contain random letters that don’t correspond to any amount. This is a security measure — always scratch and play the full ticket.
Complete West Virginia Scratch-Off Code List
Low-Value Prizes ($1–$50)
| Prize Amount | Primary Code | Alternate Codes |
|---|---|---|
| $1 | ONE | OEN, NOE, NEO, EON, ENO |
| $2 | TWO | TOW, WTO, WOT, OTW, OWT |
| $3 | THR | TRH, HTR, HRT, RTH, RHT |
| $4 | FOR | FRO, OFR, ORF, RFO, ROF |
| $5 | FIV | FVI, IFV, IVF, VFI, VIF |
| $6 | SIX | SXI, ISX, IXS, XSI, XIS |
| $7 | SVN | SNV, VSN, VNS, NSV, NVS |
| $8 | EGT | ETG, GET, GTE, TEG, TGE |
| $9 | NIN | NNI, INN |
| $10 | TEN | TNE, ETN, ENT, NTE, NET |
| $11 | ELV | EVL, LEV, LVE, VEL, VLE |
| $12 | TWV | TVW, WTV, WVT, VTW, VWT |
| $13 | THN / TNT | TNH, HTN, HNT, NTH, NHT / NTT, TTN |
| $14 | FRN | FNR, RFN, RNF, NFR, NRF |
| $15 | FTN | FNT, TFN, TNF, NFT, NTF |
| $16 | STN | SNT, TSN, TNS, NST, NTS |
| $17 | SVT | STV, VST, VTS, TSV, TVS |
| $18 | EGN / ETT | ENG, GEN, GNE, NEG, NGE / TTE, TET |
| $19 | NTN | NNT, TNN |
| $20 | TTY | TYT, YTT |
| $21 | TON | TNO, OTN, ONT, NTO, NOT |
| $22 | TTW / TOT | TWT, WTT / TTO, OTT |
| $24 | TOR | TRO, OTR, ORT, RTO, ROT |
| $25 | TWF | TFW, WTF, WFT, FTW, FWT |
| $27 | TWS | TSW, WTS, WST, STW, SWT |
| $28 | TWE | TEW, WTE, WET, ETW, EWT |
| $30 | TRY | TYR, RTY, RYT, YTR, YRT |
| $35 | THF | TFH, HTF, HFT, FTH, FHT |
| $36 | TIV | TVI, ITV, IVT, VTI, VIT |
| $40 | FRY | FYR, RFY, RYF, YFR, YRF |
| $45 | FRF | FFR, RFF |
| $50 | FTY | FYT, TFY, TYF, YFT, YTF |
Mid and High-Value Prizes ($60–$500)
| Prize Amount | Primary Code | Alternate Codes |
|---|---|---|
| $60 | SXT | STX, XST, XTS, TSX, TXS |
| $65 | SXF | SFX, XSF, XFS, FSX, FXS |
| $70 | SVY | SYV, VSY, VYS, YSV, YVS |
| $75 | SVF | SFV, VSF, VFS, FSV, FVS |
| $100 | HUN | HNU, UHN, UNH, NHU, NUH |
| $120 | OTY | OYT, TOY, TYO, YOT, YTO |
| $150 | OFY | OYF, FOY, FYO, YOF, YFO |
| $166 | HSS | SHS, SSH |
| $200 | THU / TWH | TUH, HTU, HUT, UTH, UHT / THW, WTH, WHT, HTW, HWT |
| $300 | TEH / THH | THE, ETH, EHT, HTE, HET / HTH, HHT |
| $500 | FUN / FVH | FNU, UFN, UNF, NFU, NUF / FHV, VFH, VHF, HFV, HVF |
⚠️ No codes exist for prizes above $600. Large winners use random letter combinations. Always play the full ticket.
What Makes WV Codes Different
West Virginia’s code system has some unique features compared to other states:
- More prize tiers — WV has codes for unusual amounts like $11, $13, $16, $17, $19, $22, $27, $36, $45, $65, $120, and $166 that most states don’t have
- Multiple codes per amount — Some prizes have two different primary codes (e.g., $200 can be THU or TWH, $500 can be FUN or FVH)
- $600 cutoff — WV uses $600 as the threshold for randomized codes (matching the IRS reporting threshold), while some states use $500
- TTY for $20 — Most states use TWY for $20, but WV uses TTY (TwenTY)
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on These Codes
- Big winners have random codes. Any prize above $600 uses meaningless letters. You could throw away a major winner.
- Codes can be misread. Partial scratching or smudging makes letters ambiguous.
- Retailer fraud. Never hand an unscratched ticket to someone else to “check the code.”
- The barcode is authoritative. The WV Lottery’s electronic validation system is the official method.
Better Ways to Check WV Lottery Tickets
- WV Lottery app — Scan the barcode with your phone
- Retailer terminal — Have the clerk scan it while you watch
- Play the full game — Scratch everything and match numbers/symbols as designed
What Actually Matters When Buying WV Scratch-Offs
Codes only tell you what you’ve won after the fact. To make smarter buying decisions, check which games still have top prizes available and which offer the best odds. We track this daily for every active West Virginia scratch-off game on our West Virginia scratch-off rankings page.
Learn how we calculate expected value →
Frequently Asked Questions
What does HUN mean on a WV scratch-off ticket?
HUN is the validation code for a $100 prize (HUNdred). Alternates: HNU, UHN, UNH, NHU, NUH.
What does FUN mean on a WV scratch ticket?
FUN is one of the codes for a $500 prize (Five hUNdred). Alternates: FNU, UFN, UNF, NFU, NUF.
What does TTY mean on a West Virginia scratch-off?
TTY is the code for $20 (TwenTY). Alternates: TYT, YTT. Note: WV uses TTY while most other states use TWY.
I have a code that’s not on this list — is it a winner?
If the code doesn’t match any amount listed above, it’s either a losing ticket OR a prize above $600 (which uses random codes). Scratch the full play area to find out.
Data compiled from West Virginia Lottery documentation and player-verified sources. For current game odds and remaining prizes, see our West Virginia scratch-off rankings updated daily.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. The WV Lottery does not encourage players to rely solely on validation codes. Always use official validation methods. Please play responsibly — if you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.