Friday, January 31, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 1/31/2014

Today’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word JOCKEYSHIP.

JOCKEYSHIP
10x10 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x5 rectangle 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 the names of a U.S. President, his First Lady and her birthdate, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day, 1/30. He was 51 years old when he was inducted into office as the 32nd President.

The answers:
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
10/11/1884




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Classic (AEIOU) Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word JAILHOUSE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Presidential Sudoku for 1/30/2014

A President of the United States was born on this day, 1/30. He was 51 years old when he was inducted into office as the 32nd President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine the names of this President and his First Lady and learn her birthdate.

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

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

KELVIN
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 names of the President born on this day and his First Lady

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2014, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 1/30/2014

Today’s 9x9 Classic (AEIOU) Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word JAILHOUSE.

JAILHOUSE
AEIOU Sudoku: 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 the names of a U.S. President and his First Lady, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day, 1/29. He was 54 years old when he was inducted into office as the 25th President.

The answers:
William McKinley
Ida Saxton McKinley
6/8/1847




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to State Sudoku

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to spell out the origin of a U.S. state name, given this clue:

This state entered the union 1/29/1861, the 34th state.

The answers: Kansas: From Sioux word meaning “people of the south wind”




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram ABOUND (+SET) (EASTBOUND).

A new puzzle in a couple of hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Presidential Sudoku for 1/29/2014

A President of the United States was born on this day, 1/29. He was 54 years old when he was inducted into office as the 25th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine the names of this President and his First Lady and learn her birthdate.

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

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

MOSTLY
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 names of the President born on this day and his First Lady

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2014, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union 1/29/1861, the 34th state. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles to spell out the origin of the state's name.

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

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

TROMPS
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 state's name and its origin

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2014, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 1/29/2014

Today’s 9x9 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on letters in the anagram ABOUND.

(In 2014, every Wednesday's Hidden Word Puzzle--and every 12x12 Sunday Challenge--contains three letters in common: SET.)

ABOUND
9x9 Missing Letter (SET) 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 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word JAUNTILY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 1/28/2014

Today’s 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word JAUNTILY.

JAUNTILY
8x8 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle 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 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word word JAUNTS.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, January 27, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 1/27/2014

Today’s 6x6 Sudoku puzzle is based on the word JAUNTS.

JAUNTS
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle 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 spell out the origin of a U.S. state name, given this clue:

This state entered the union 1/26/1837, the 26th state.

The answers: Michigan: From Indian word “Michigana” meaning “great or large lake”




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge Missing Letter, Hidden Word (AEIOU) Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram AX POURING (+SET) (EXPURGATIONS).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union 1/26/1837, the 26th state. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles to spell out the origin of the state's name.

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

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

THROWN
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 state's name and its origin

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2014, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 1/26/2014

Today’s 12x12 Missing Letter, Hidden Word (AEIOU) Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram AX POURING.

(In 2014, every Sunday Challenge--and every 9x9 Hidden Word puzzle on Wednesdays--contains three letters in common: SET.)

AX POURING
Sunday Challenge: AEIOU Sudoku: 12x12 Missing Letter (SET) 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 shouldn't be doing his own electrical repairs.




The Sunday Challenge in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, January 25, 2014

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 1/25/2014

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 rarely said anything without a qualifying adverb. A Tom Swifty pun is a parody of this style that will make you groan out loud.

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

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

WRONGS
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