Saturday, May 31, 2014

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 5/31/2014

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.

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

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

STUPOR
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 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word MARSHFIELD.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, May 30, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 5/30/2014

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

MARSHFIELD
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 and his First Lady, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day, 5/29. He was 43 years old when he was inducted into office as the 35th President.

The answers:
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
7/28/1929





Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to State Sudoku II

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

This state also entered the union on 5/29, in 1848 as the 30th state.

The answers: Wisconsin: French mispronounced Indian word; meaning is disputed




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to State Sudoku I

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

This state entered the union 5/29/1790, the 13th state.

The answers: Rhode Island: From Greek Island of Rhodes




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle coming right up!

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Presidential Sudoku for 5/29/2014

A President of the United States was born on this day, 5/29. He was 43 years old when he was inducted into office as the 35th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine the names of this President and his First Lady and learn her birthdate.

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

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

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

JINGLY
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 II

This state also entered the union on 5/29, in 1848 as the 30th state. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles to spell out the origin of the state's name.

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

IMPUGN
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.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku I

This state entered the union 5/29/1790, the 13th state. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles to spell out the origin of the state's name.

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

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

SHRINK
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 Thursday, 5/29/2014

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

MANIFOLDS
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 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram HI LOAN (+SET) (HAILSTONE).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 5/28/2014

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

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

HI LOAN
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 words MAKE IT SO.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 5/27/2014

Today’s 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words MAKE IT SO.

MAKE IT SO
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 MARBLE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, May 26, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 5/26/2014

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

MARBLE
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 the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram GROUND IVY (+SET) (OVERSTUDYING).

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 5/25/2014

Today’s 12x12 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram GROUND IVY.

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

GROUND IVY

Sunday Challenge: 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 tries to invest wisely.




The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, May 24, 2014

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 5/24/2014

Let's go for another gallop," Tom recanted.
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.

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

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

THUMPS
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