Friday, April 30, 2010

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku (Capitals)

This state entered the union on April 30, 1812, the 18th state.

GUITAR
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

NOBLES
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains 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 capital (on the first line) and the state name (on the last)

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2010, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 4/30/2010

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words WILD BEAST.

WILD BEAST
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word INTERLOCK.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, April 29, 2010

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 4/29/2010

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word INTERLOCK.

INTERLOCK
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solutions to Wednesday morning’s Extra Word Sudoku Puzzles

Wednesday’s extra Qudoku puzzle set challenged you to uncover the four names from Native American traditions for the year’s fourth full moon.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to 4/28/2010 State Sudoku (Capitals)

Yesterday’s State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name the state and its capital, given two 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzles and this clue:

This state entered the union on April 28, 1788, the 7th state.

The answers: Annapolis, Maryland

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word SLAUGHTER.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Extra Word (Full Moon) Sudoku for Wednesday, 4/28/2010

photo: Jaime JaimeJunior, courtesy publicdomainpictures.net (Full moon)

This extra blog entry is coming at an unusual time, if you’ve noticed my usual pattern of blogging. That’s because I’m timing this to coincide with the full moon. Weather permitting, Wednesday April 28 at 8:18 am EST you’ll witness the fourth full moon of 2010.

Joe Rao, SPACE.com columnist, instructor at New York's Hayden Planetarium and meteorologist for News 12 in Westchester, New York, explains in http://www.space.com/spacewatch/full-moon-names-2010-100127.html how full moons get their names throughout the year from Native America traditions.

This extra Qudoku puzzle set challenges you to discover the four names of April 2010’s full moon.

LEAP FROG
Full Moon Sudoku: 8x8 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x4 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the words exactly once

KNIT MUSH
8x8 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x4 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cells in the quote grid to spell out the names of this full moon

Solutions first thing in the morning. I’ll continue this theme throughout the year, on the day and hour of each full moon.

Thanks,
--Dave

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku (Capitals)

This state entered the union on April 28, 1788, the 7th state.

ADORNS
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

MY PAIL
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains 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 capital (on the first line) and the state name (on the last)

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2010, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday 4/28/2010

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word SLAUGHTER.

SLAUGHTER
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word UNLATCHED.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 4/27/2010

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word UNLATCHED.

UNLATCHED
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word ROSEFINCH.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, April 26, 2010

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 4/26/2010

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on word ROSEFINCH.

ROSEFINCH
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram SING DARK HOWL.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 4/25/2010

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram SING DARK HOWL.

SING DARK HOWL
Sunday Challenge: 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x4 rectangle contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once
The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

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Solutions to the Saturday Swifty Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out an adverbial pun known as a Tom Swifty. This one finds Tom looking for his ironing board.

The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, April 24, 2010

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 4/24/2010

Let’s walk," said Tom stridently.
A Tom Swifty is an adverbial pun that simultaneously describes a speaker and refers to the speaker's statement. The name comes from the Tom Swift book series for young readers. The authors were roundly criticized for overusing adverbs and descriptive phrases, so that Tom hardly ever said "said" and rarely said anything without a qualifying adverb. A Tom Swifty pun is a parody of this style.

DRAWLS
Swifty Sudoku: 6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the words exactly once

MYTHIC
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

SPOKEN
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cells in the quote grid to spell out the Tom Swifty

Solutions first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word LACEWINGS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, April 23, 2010

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 4/23/2010

Today’s 9x9 Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word LACEWINGS.

LACEWINGS
9x9 Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, diagonal and 3x3 square contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set commemorated the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, April 22, 2010

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 4/22/2010


image: blog.usa.gov
Mobilizing the power of people to create change…"
Today is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. This year’s theme, from http://www.earthday.net/earthday2010, is "Help create a Billion Acts of Green™"—as the official Web site puts it, "mobilizing the power of people to create change by taking small steps in our homes, our schools and our businesses that add up to an enormous collective action."

Today’s the Global Day of Action, using our collective force as members of The Green Generation™, we’re encouraged to take action on global warming, renewable energy and a green economy. This coming Sunday, 4/25, is the Global Day of Celebration. The Earth Day Network has organized events in 40 major cities around the world, the biggest expected to be on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

Today’s quote comes from the Green Manifesto that Earth Day supporters are urging everyone to sign—mobilizing the power of the world one person at a time.

ADVENT
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the words exactly once

CLIMBS
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

FROWZY
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cells in the quote grid to spell out the quote

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words HALF PINTS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday 4/21/2010

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words HALF PINTS.

HALF PINTS
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word VIBRANTLY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 4/20/2010

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word VIBRANTLY.

VIBRANTLY
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave