About CashWord
CashWord is a crossword-style scratch-off game from the Michigan Lottery available in various price points (commonly $2, $5, $10, $20, up to $30 for specialty editions like Colossal CashWord). Each ticket displays a grid of letters and a separate “call letters” section. You scratch off the call letters and then reveal those letters in the grid. Completing a full word—usually 3 or more letters long—earns you the prize associated with that word on the prize legend. Higher-priced variants often include multiple puzzles or pages per ticket, increasing both gameplay and prize potential.
CashWord delivers an engaging blend of chance and light puzzle-solving that appeals to players who enjoy word games. The thrill of revealing letters and watching words come together makes each scratch dynamic. Variants like Major CashWord or Colossal CashWord offer top prizes ranging from hundreds of thousands to even $2 million, along with added features like bonus puzzles or second-chance online promotions . This combination of simple mechanics, thematic word-play, and significant winning potential keeps CashWord popular among lottery enthusiasts.
How to Play CashWord
- Scratch the CALL LETTERS to reveal 20 letters.
- Match the corresponding letters on the Crossword Puzzle by removing the scratch-off material covering the matching letter.
- Scratch three or more complete words in the CROSSWORD puzzle, win corresponding prize in Prize Legend. The entire word must be uncovered to win corresponding prize.
Your non-winning in-store Instant Game ticket is eligible for the Second Chance Prizes. - Select Games and choose Bingo, Cashword, or Wild Time, depending on the type of ticket. On the game page, select “Play for Prizes.”
