Smokin' Hot Crossword

The world of crossword games is heating up with the arrival of Smokin’ Hot Crossword! This game gives you the chance to win up to $10,000! Just mark the letters on the crossword puzzle that match any of YOUR CALL LETTERS. You’ll win a prize if four or more horizontal or vertical words are completely matched – partial words do not count. Ask your Lottery retailer for a $2 Print ‘n Play Smokin’ Hot Crossword ticket, or press the Print ‘n Play Games button on the Lottery Vending Machine – no playslip to fill out, no numbers to choose and no need to wait for a draw. Print ‘n Play: Play the game, or scan the ticket to find out if you’ve won instantly!

What is Smokin’ Hot Crossword?

Where to find the $2 Print 'n Play Smokin’ Hot Crossword ticket

The Lottery sells these tickets in two locations:

• At a retailer that sells Virginia Lottery tickets. You can find one near you by using the Lottery's Find a Retailer tool.
• At one of the Lottery Vending Machines, which can be found in retailers around Virginia.

What is the top prize when playing Smokin’ Hot Crossword?

The top prize is $10,000. The odds of winning that prize are 1 in 240,000. The odds of winning any prize in this game are 1 in 4.60.

How to play Smokin’ Hot Crossword

Each $2 Print 'n Play Smokin’ Hot Crossword ticket includes a crossword puzzle printed with different words. Look at YOUR CALL LETTERS printed below the puzzle, and mark all of YOUR CALL LETTERS that you see on the puzzle. If you completely mark four or more horizontal or vertical words, you win a prize. Partial words do not count.

The Lottery supports K-12 public education in Virginia

Since 1999, all Virginia Lottery profits have gone to K-12 public schools in Virginia. In Fiscal Year 2023, the Lottery generated $867 million for K-12 public schools in Virginia. Every time you play a Virginia Lottery game, you're playing a role in helping kids have a brighter future.