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1001 Crosswords

Full of teasing crosswords from the UK’s leading national newspapers, this new collection contains an incredible 1001 puzzles of all levels of difficulty; enough for even the most determined crossword fanatic…

2 November 2012

1001 Crosswords is a video game, released 2 November 2012 on Nintendo DS.

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What 1001 Crosswords is

1001 Crosswords was released in 2012. It is available on Nintendo DS only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Full of teasing crosswords from the UK’s leading national newspapers, this new collection contains an incredible 1001 puzzles of all levels of difficulty; enough for even the most determined crossword fanatic to get their teeth in to. Featuring a combination of Quick and Cryptic crosswords, 1001 Crosswords offers something for everyone. Take the hot seat and challenge a friend in a timed crossword duel! Use the inbuilt keyboard or write your own letters using the stylus. And if you’re really stuck, why not try the Hint button? But watch out for the time penalty! Everyone from the keenest puzzle fan to novices will find puzzles that challenge, confound and enlighten. So snuggle up on the…
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How it plays

It is played from a text perspective.

What it launched against

1001 Crosswords launched on 2 November 2012, within three weeks of Hotline Miami, Assassin's Creed III, Halo 4 and Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Released around the same time: Hotline Miami, Assassin's Creed III, Halo 4, Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

Quick answers

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When did 1001 Crosswords come out?
1001 Crosswords was released on 2 November 2012 for Nintendo DS.