MYSTERY CROSSWORD

Game #675 • NM

MYSTERY CROSSWORD - New Mexico Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$10
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
57
Overall Odds
1 in 2.92
Expected ROI
-40.6%
Expected Value
$5.94
Weeks in Market
16

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$500
Current Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Remaining
57

Top prizes are still available! There are 57 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$2,258,280
Current Prize Pool
$1,358,215
Payout Percentage
60.1%
Total Prizes at Launch
128,119
Total Prizes Remaining
78,357

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
374,107
Estimated Tickets Remaining
228,802
% Tickets Remaining
61.2%

Should You Play MYSTERY CROSSWORD Right Now?

MYSTERY CROSSWORD is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 16 weeks. The ROI is -40.6%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $5.94 in prize value. There are 57 of the original 100 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -7.0% change since launch. Among the 10 active $10 games in New Mexico, MYSTERY CROSSWORD ranks #7 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider JURASSIC PARK ($10.78 EV) and $25, $50 or $100! ($6.81 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one MYSTERY CROSSWORD ($10) ticket, consider buying 5x Bingo Extra ($2). This combination delivers $8.10 in expected value compared to $5.94 for the single ticket — a 36.5% improvement. It also gives you a 77.0% chance of winning at least one prize versus 34.2% with the single ticket.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated May 27, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$500 100 57 43 57.0% 1 in 3,741 1 in 4,014 ↓ 7%
$100 756 435 321 57.5% 1 in 495 1 in 526 ↓ 6%
$50 2,778 1,620 1,158 58.3% 1 in 135 1 in 141 ↓ 5%
$40 6,273 3,677 2,596 58.6% 1 in 60 1 in 62 ↓ 4%
$30 6,244 3,652 2,592 58.5% 1 in 60 1 in 63 ↓ 4%
$20 24,932 14,823 10,109 59.5% 1 in 15 1 in 15 ↓ 3%
$15 37,308 22,237 15,071 59.6% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↓ 3%
$10 12,402 7,866 4,536 63.4% 1 in 30 1 in 29 ↑ 4%
$10 37,326 23,990 13,336 64.3% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 5%

* Original odds based on total tickets printed. Estimated odds calculated from remaining tickets and prizes. Positive change (↑) means better odds now than at launch.

Historical Trends

This section tracks how MYSTERY CROSSWORD has performed over time. Daily prize claims, top prize depletion events, and overall prize pool changes are computed by comparing consecutive daily snapshots of remaining prizes at each tier.

Additional Information

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

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