Saturday, February 28, 2015

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 2/28/2015

My glasses are fogged up," said Tom optimistically.
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.

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

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

THYMUS
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 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle was based on all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except AEY (spelling out SHUTDOWN IF).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, February 27, 2015

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 2/27/2015

Today’s 10x10 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle contains all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except three.

(In 2015, every daily puzzle is composed of only the distinct letters in "two thousand fifteen" and "twenty fifteen" (i.e., only the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY). Some days, I'll give you the exact letters; other days I'll only tell you which letters are NOT used, leaving you the extra chore.)

TWOHUSANDFIEY-AEY
10x10 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x5 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 9x9 AEIOU Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word AUTHORIZE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, February 26, 2015

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 2/26/2015

Today’s 9x9 AEIOU Classic Sudoku puzzle is based on the word AUTHORIZE.

AUTHORIZE
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 Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 9x9 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY except FIOY (spelling out UNSWATHED).

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 2/25/2015

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle contains all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except four.


TWOHUSANDFIEY-FIOY
9x9 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell 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 WIDEOUTS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 2/24/2015

Today’s 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle contains all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except five.


WIDEOUTS
8x8 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains all the letters 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 FAITHS.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, February 23, 2015

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 2/23/2015

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

FAITHS
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 Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to spell out a U.S. President's quote, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day, 2/22. He was 57 years old when he was inducted into office as the 1st President.

The answers:
“To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.”
George Washington




Thanks,
--Dave

Solutions to the Sunday Punnish Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s AEIOU Qudoku puzzle set spelled out a "never die" pun.


A new puzzle begins the new week in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Presidential Sudoku for 2/22/2015

A President of the United States was born on this day, 2/22. He was 57 years old when he was inducted into office as the 1st President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to spell out one of his quotes.

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

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

POWDER
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 a quote from the President born on this date in history

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

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New Word Sudoku (Punnish Sudoku) Puzzles for Sunday, 2/22/2015

Old voicemail systems never die, they just stop answering.

Like Saturday Swifties, Sunday puns want you to groan out loud. They…never die.

NEUROBLASTIC
AEIOU Sudoku: 12x12 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 3x4 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 pun

Solutions 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 Mary isn't susceptible to the cold.




The Sunday pun comes your way in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, February 21, 2015

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 2/21/2015

My clothes are all wrinkled," said Tom, depressed.
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.

By the way, Tom is away this weekend.

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

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

SKIMPY
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 words WHY FAINTED.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, February 20, 2015

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 2/20/2015

Today’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle contains all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except three.

WHY FAINTED
10x10 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x5 rectangle contains all the letters exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 9x9 AEIOU Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word DEINOSAUR.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, February 19, 2015

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 2/19/2015

Today’s 9x9 AEIOU Classic Sudoku puzzle is based on the word DEINOSAUR.

DEINOSAUR
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 Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 9x9 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY except ITWY (spelling out SAFE HOUND).

A new puzzle coming right up.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 2/18/2015

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle contains all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except four.

(In 2015, every daily puzzle is composed of only the distinct letters in "two thousand fifteen" and "twenty fifteen" (i.e., only the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY). Some days, I'll give you the exact letters; other days I'll only tell you which letters are NOT used, leaving you the extra chore.)

TWOHUSANDFIEY-ITWY
9x9 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 8x8 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY except AEFSY (spelling out WHODUNIT).

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 2/17/2015

Today’s 8x8 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle contains all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except five.

(In 2015, every daily puzzle is composed of only the distinct letters in "two thousand fifteen" and "twenty fifteen" (i.e., only the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY). Some days, I'll give you the exact letters; other days I'll only tell you which letters are NOT used, leaving you the extra chore.)

TWOHUSANDFIEY-AEFSY
8x8 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Yesterday's Extra Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s extra Word Sudoku puzzles were based on the distinct letters in PRESIDENTS’ DAY.

RE PADS: DRAPES; PADRES; PARSED; RASPED; SPADER; SPARED; SPREAD

RE SNAP IT: PAINTERS; PANTRIES; PARENTIS; PERTAINS; PINASTER; REPAINTS; STAR-PINE

RE PAST DIN: DIPTERANS; SPIDER ANT
















Thanks,
--Dave