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$250,000 Crossword

$250,000 Crossword
Win up to $250,000
With 2X, 5X ,10X & 20X Multipliers

Play Instructions: 

  1. HOW TO PLAY: Scratch the YOUR LETTERS area to reveal 20 letters. Scratch the corresponding letters in GRID 1, GRID 2, GRID 3, BONUS WORD 1, and BONUS WORD
  2. HOW TO WIN: If the corresponding letters in GRID 1, GRID 2, or GRID 3 form 3 or more complete words, win the corresponding prize shown in the PRIZE LEGEND. 
  3. If you form 3 or more words in GRID 1, GRID 2, or GRID 3, scratch the GRID MULTIPLIER box to reveal a multiplier symbol. Multiply any prizes won on GRID 1, GRID 2, or GRID 3 by the multiplier amount. A “1X” multiplier may appear on winning and non-winning tickets.

BONUS WORDS: If you form BONUS WORD 1 or BONUS WORD 2 by matching all 6 letters with YOUR LETTERS, win the PRIZE shown for that BONUS WORD.

MATCH 2 BONUS: Reveal 2 like symbols in any GAME, win PRIZE shown for that GAME. The MATCH 2 BONUS GAMES are played separately.

Any prizes won on the BONUS WORDS or MATCH 2 BONUS GAMES are not multiplied by the GRID MULTIPLIER.

Price Point $10
Overall Odds 1 in 3.70
Category Find
Play Style Crossword
Launch Date December 2, 2025
Game Number 7640

Winner Profile

$250,000 Crossword

Mark K. from Hickory Hills

$250,000 on $250,000 Crossword 2019

Mark K. from Hickory Hills

  • Where did you buy your winning ticket?

    Gas station on 88th in Hickory Hills

  • What do you plan to do with the money?

    Plan for retirement

  • Who was the first person you told that you won?

    My wife and kids

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Game Rules

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