The letters of a crossword puzzle revealed a $150,000 prize for Isidro Lopez De Dios of Charlotte.
Lopez De Dios purchased his winning $5 VIP Cashword ticket from the 7-Eleven on East Independence Boulevard in Matthews.
He claimed his prize Monday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh and took home $97,125 after required federal and state tax withholdings.
VIP Cashword launched in March with five top prizes of $150,000. Three top prizes remain to be won.
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