Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on January 3, 1959, the 49th state.

SHRINE
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

TALK OF
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and the set of circled cells contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once; copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the state nickname (on the first line) and the state name (on the last).

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

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