The winning ticket was purchased at the Zip Market, located at 405 High Street, Cambridge.
Once she scratched off the card, she discovered she had claimed one of the remaining top prizes — a life-changing US$100,000.
In an interview with Maryland Lottery officials, the winner admitted that her love for crosswords influenced her decision to try the scratch-off game. “I love the crosswords,” she said, explaining why she often chooses crossword-style tickets over other lottery options.
A Second Big Win from Crossword Tickets
Remarkably, this is not her first major win. She had previously won US$30,000 on another crossword scratch-off ticket in 2019. This repeat success highlights a pattern of luck — or perhaps persistence — with her preferred style of lottery play.
Remaining Prizes and Retailer Bonus
The $100,000 Crossword game is ongoing: with this win, four top-prize tickets remain unclaimed, along with several second-tier and smaller prizes. As a result of selling the winning ticket, Zip Market will receive a US$1,000 bonus from Maryland Lottery.
Winner’s Plans for the Prize
The woman said she intends to use the unexpected windfall to treat herself: “I’m going to have fun spending it on me,” she said. Given her previous win and now this jackpot, the win is more than just a stroke of luck — it’s life-enhancing for her.
