Wednesday, November 30, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 11/30/2011

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

VECTORING
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 word UMPIRAGES.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 11/29/2011

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

UMPIRAGES
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 Extra Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set presented a quote from Baruch Spinoza.



A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, November 28, 2011

Extra Word Sudoku (Qudoku) Puzzle for Monday, 11/28/2011

On the 28th of each month, I’ll challenge you to uncover quotes from famous people. Today’s quote comes from Baruch Spinoza.

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

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

MIGHTY
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

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 11/28/2011

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words SHOW TRIAL.

SHOW TRIAL
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 Sunday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram UNFOLD THE BAY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 11/27/2011

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram UNFOLD THE BAY.

UNFOLD THE BAY
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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Solution to the Saturday Swifty Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out an adverbial pun known as a Tom Swifty. This one shows Tom shares a bit too much at times.


A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, November 26, 2011

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 11/26/2011

My pencil is dull," said Tom pointlessly.
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 that first hit bookstands back in 1910 (but the latest book was published in 2007!). The original authors were roundly criticized at the time for overusing adverbs and descriptive phrases, so that Tom hardly ever said anything without a qualifying adverb. A Tom Swifty pun is a parody of this style that, if successful, will make you groan!

DOUR WAVE
Swifty Sudoku: 8x8 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x4 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

SPHINX
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

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, November 25, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 11/25/2011

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words LIMBERS UP.
LIMBERS UP
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 1784. He was 64 when he was inducted into office as the 12th President.

The answers:
Zachary Taylor
Orange County, Virginia




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Presidential Sudoku for 11/24/2011

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1784. He was 64 when he was inducted into office as the 12th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and place of birth.

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

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

GURNEY
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, 11/24/2011

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words CANE FRUIT.

CANE FRUIT
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 1804. He was 48 when he was inducted into office as the 14th President.

The answers:
Franklin Pierce
Hillsborough, New Hampshire




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Presidential Sudoku for 11/23/2011

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1804. He was 48 when he was inducted into office as the 14th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and place of birth.

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

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

HOPING
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 Wednesday, 11/23/2011

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

DOCTRINES
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 FIRST LADY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 11/22/2011

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words FIRST LADY.

FIRST LADY
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 State Sudoku

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name a U.S. state and its motto, given this clue:

This state entered the union on 11/21/1789, the 12th state to join the union.

The answers: North Carolina: “Esse quam videri (To be rather than to seem)”

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave