Monday, October 31, 2011

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on 10/31/1864, the 36th state to join the union.

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

CLOUDY
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 and its motto

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2011, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 10/31/2011

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

PUBLICANS
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 Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine a U.S. President’s name and birthplace, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1735. He was 61 when he was inducted into office as the 2nd President.

The answers:
John Adams, Jr.
Braintree, Massachusetts



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 TEACH IN GROUP.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Presidential Sudoku for 10/30/2011

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1735. He was 61 when he was inducted into office as the 2nd President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and place of birth.

DEMIJOHNS
9x9 Word Sudoku
Each row, column, 3x3 square and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

CAB RUT
6x6 Word Sudoku
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the President’s name (on the first line) and his place of birth (on the last)

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2011, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 10/30/2011

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram TEACH IN GROUP.

TEACH IN GROUP
Sunday Challenge: AEIOU Sudoku: 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 shows Tom is studying zoology.

The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, October 29, 2011

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 10/29/2011

Look out for that bird!” cried Tom, ducking.
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 that will make you groan out loud.

THINKABLE
Swifty Sudoku: 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 3x3 square and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

SUM ROW
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 Yesterday’s Extra Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle sets presented quotes from wrestler Roddy Piper and actor James Dean.





A new puzzle in a bit.


Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, October 28, 2011

Extra Word Sudoku (Qudoku) Puzzles for Friday, 10/28/2011

Each month on the 28th, I’ll present one or more quotes from people worth quoting, in the form of a Qudoku puzzle set—my name for a variety of Word Sudoku puzzle I created that pairs puzzles with a quote grid.

This month’s quotes come from wrestler Roddy Piper and actor James Dean.

FUMBLINGS
9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 3x3 square and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

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

DEVOUR
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

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

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

HOMILY
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

Solutions first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 10/28/2011

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

HARLEQUIN
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 Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine a U.S. President’s name and birthplace, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1858. He was 42 when he was inducted into office as the 26th President.

The answers:
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.
New York, New York



Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Presidential Sudoku for 10/27/2011

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1858. He was 42 when he was inducted into office as the 26th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and place of birth.

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

SENTRY
6x6 Word Sudoku
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the President’s name (on the first line) and his place of birth (on the last)

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2011, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 10/27/2011

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

BOTANIZES
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 Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram BOA KNIGHT.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 10/26/2011

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on letters in the anagram BOA KNIGHT.

BOA KNIGHT
9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square 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

Solution to Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words CITY FARMS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 10/25/2011

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words CITY FARMS.

CITY FARMS
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 POACHIEST.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, October 24, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 10/24/2011

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

POACHIEST
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