Eight Winning Words Give Baltimore City Woman a $50,000 Win

Deluxe Crossword 6th Edition game yields top-prize win

Patrons of Crazy John’s in Baltimore City got to share in the happiness of a customer who recalls shouting with joy when she confirmed a $50,000 win on the Deluxe Crossword scratch-off game.

The anonymous Baltimore woman formed four words in Puzzle 1 on her $5 ticket, and then formed another four words in Puzzle 2. That combination, according to the Deluxe Crossword prize legend, delivered one of the game’s $50,000 top prizes. The 57-year-old scratch-off fan said she plays all types of instant tickets, not just the crossword-themed ones. And she got lucky when she decided to buy a Deluxe Crossword game at Crazy John’s. The lucky lady played the game in the store and scanned it there to confirm her prize. She said she plans to use the money to pay bills.

As for her Lottery retailer, Crazy John’s in Baltimore City earns a bonus of $500 from the Lottery for selling a top-prize winning scratch-off worth $50,000. The business is located at 410 East Baltimore Street.

The sixth edition of the Deluxe Crossword game went on sale in June 2021 with nine $50,000 top prizes and 17 second-tier $10,000 prizes.