New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 6/30/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 6/30/2008


Today's classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word FIREBOATS:

Puzzle: FIREBOATS
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution tomorrow morning.


Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the 6/29/2008 Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to the 6/29/2008 Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

The 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram NASTY OBLIQUE:

You can see that the anagram and the hidden word are related; but the 'clue' in the anagram is worthless ahead of time: You have to unscramble it--solve the hidden word puzzle--to see the relation. That's how I planned it!

A new puzzle later this morning.

Thanks,

--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 6/29/2008

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 6/29/2008

Today's Sunday Challenge, a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle, is based on the letters in the anagram NASTY OBLIQUE:

Sunday Challenge: 12x12 Hidden Word Puzzle: NASTY OBLIQUE
Each row, column and 3x4 rectangle contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once
The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

Solution first thing tomorrow morning.


Happy solving!
--Dave

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

The Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word INSULATED:

Later this morning, your Sunday Challenge!

Thanks,

--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 6/28/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 6/28/2008

Today's simple, classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word INSULATED:

Puzzle: INSULATED
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution tomorrow morning...and later tomorrow, the Sunday Challenge, a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle.

Thanks,

--Dave

Solutions to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solutions to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

The puzzle was based on the word ECTOPLASM:

A new puzzle in just a little while. And please don't forget tomorrow's Sunday Challenge!

Thanks,

--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 6/27/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 6/27/2008

Today's puzzle is based on the word ECTOPLASM:

Puzzle: ECTOPLASM
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution tomorrow morning.

Thanks,

--Dave

Solutions to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Solutions to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

The classic puzzle, based on the words HALF COURT, was pretty easy:

The second puzzle was NOT so easy. I think 16x16 puzzles are pretty hard to begin with; but then throw in the complication of using the solution to the Word Sudoku puzzle to unravel a hidden quote... The 16-letter Word Sudoku was based on the nonsense phrase POULTRY BEGAN SKID...you can see that it has a loose, unusable tie to the hidden quote. Sorry 'bout that!

A new puzzle later this morning. And please visit Sunday for the 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku Sunday Challenge.

Thanks,

--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzles for Thursday, 6/26/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzles for Thursday, 6/26/2008

Two puzzles for you today. The first one is the easy one; I'm sure you'll dispatch it with ease. It's a classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle based on the words HALF COURT:

Puzzle: HALF COURT
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

And now, the challenge. It comes in two parts: first, a 16x16 (4x4 internal squares) Word Sudoku Puzzle. You'll notice that a number of cells are circled and numbered; they're the letters used in the hidden quote in the second part of the puzzle. As you solve the Word Sudoku puzzle, you'll fill in the circled cells; then copy that letter into the cell in the quote grid with the same number, to (slowly) reveal a famous quote.

You can apply your "world knowledge" to the quote, to help you fill in more letters and then transfer them back into the Sudoku puzzle--but you don't need to do that; the Word Sudoku puzzle is designed to be solved independently of the hidden quote.

AEIOU Sudoku Puzzle: POULTRY BEGAN SKID
Each row, column and 4x4 square contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Letters in the hidden word or phrase are circled and correspond to numbers in the answer rows

Please let me know what you think of this type of puzzle. I have compiled two whole books of these puzzles, aptly titled AEIOU SUDOKU, for the obvious reason.

Solutions tomorrow. And don't forget to visit Sunday for the Sunday Challenge!

Thanks,

--Dave

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

The classic 9x9 puzzle was based on the word FEUDALISM:

Coming your way in just a few hours: A real challenge!

--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday. 6/25/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday. 6/25/2008

Today's classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word FEUDALISM:

Puzzle: FEUDALISM
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution tomorrow morning. And also tomorrow, a tough-but-fun puzzle involving a 16x16 Word Sudoku puzzle *and* a hidden quote...check it out!

Thanks,

--Dave

Solutions to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Solutions to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

The classic puzzle was based on the word CUSTOMIZE:

And the 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle used the letters in the anagram PET CRANKS, which, spelled out, turns into NECK STRAP:

Another puzzle for you shortly.

--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzles for Tuesday, 6/24/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzles for Tuesday, 6/24/2008

Two puzzles for you this morning. First, the usual, a classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle based on the word CUSTOMIZE:

Puzzle: CUSTOMIZE
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

And for the fun of it, here's an extra challenge, a 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle with anagram PET CRANKS; the hidden word or phrase is revealed down the diagonal--which, don't forget, gives you more information, since the one diagonal must also follow the rule of using each letter in the word or phrase exactly once.

9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle: PET CRANKS
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

Solutions first thing tomorrow morning.

--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

The classic 9x9 puzzle was based on the word XENOBLAST:

A little later this morning, TWO puzzles for you.

Thanks,

--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 6/23/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 6/23/2008

Today's Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the unusual word XENOBLAST:

Puzzle: XENOBLAST

Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution tomorrow morning. Also tomorrow, TWO puzzles coming your way. And Thursday this week, I'll provide you a 16x16 Word Sudoku puzzle that in turn supplies the letters to fill in a hidden quote...

Thanks,

--Dave

Solution to the 6/22/2008 Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to the 6/22/2008 Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

The 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku Sunday Challenge was based on the letters in the anagram CHIRP LOVE NAG:

A new classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle coming your way in just a little bit.

Thanks,

--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 6/22/2008

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 6/22/2008

Today's Sunday Challenge is a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle using the letters in the anagram CHIRP LOVE NAG:

Sunday Challenge: 12x12 Hidden Word Puzzle: CHIRP LOVE NAG
Each row, column and 3x4 rectangle contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once
The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

Solution tomorrow, and a new puzzle after that.

Thanks,

--Dave

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

The Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word KNAVISHLY:

Later this morning, the Sunday Challenge!

--Dave

New (Diagonal) Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 6/21/2008

New (Diagonal) Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 6/21/2008

Today's diagonal 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word KNAVISHLY:

Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle: KNAVISHLY
Each diagonal, row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solutions tomorrow. And tomorrow is Sunday: Please check out the Sunday Challenge!

Thanks,
--Dave

Solutions to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Solutions to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

The easy one was based on the words TOWEL RACK:

The tougher one was a 10x10 Hidden Word Sudoku with 2x5 internal rectangles--you have to think a bit differently than you do with 3x3 internal squares! But it wasn't too tough, was it? Or was it easier? Please let me know. The anagram was CABIN LOUSE:

Again, the anagram provided a clue (but not a helpful one) to the hidden word.

A new puzzle, shortly. And don't miss the Sunday Challenge 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle tomorrow!

Thanks,

--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzles for Friday, 6/20/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzles for Friday, 6/20/2008

First, your standard classic Word Sudoku puzzle, based on the words TOWEL RACK:

Puzzle: TOWEL RACK
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

And here's your real challenge today: a 10x10 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle, using 2x5 internal rectangles. Remember that the rule expands: Each row, column, 2x5 rectangle and the one diagonal contains the letters in the anagram CABIN LOUSE exactly once; the hidden word or phrase is revealed down the diagonal as you fill in the grid.

Puzzle: CABIN LOUSE
Each row, column and 2x5 rectangle contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once
The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

Solutions tomorrow. And we're close to the weekend; plan to visit Sunday for the 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku Sunday Challenge!

Thanks,

--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

The classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words UNHEARD OF:

Two puzzles coming your way in a couple of hours, including a 10x10 (2x5 internal rectangles) Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle.

Thanks,

--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 6/19/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 6/19/2008

Today's classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words UNHEARD OF:

Puzzle: UNHEARD OF
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution tomorrow. And also tomorrow, another challenge: a 10x10 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle, with 2x5 internal rectangles. I *think* it's easier than the 14x14 I threw at you yesterday! But, then again, you can always tell me...

--Dave

Solutions to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Solutions to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

The classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word SINGAPORE:

The 14x14 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram DOUBLE ARM SIXTY:

You can see, after the fact, that the anagram contained a hint to the hidden word...but it didn't help, did it?

Please let me know how hard this puzzle was for you. Or was it??

A new puzzle in a few hours.

--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzles for Wednesday, 6/18/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzles for Wednesday, 6/18/2008

The usual and a challenge for you today!

Here's the usual: a classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle based on the word SINGAPORE:

Puzzle: SINGAPORE

Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

And here's your challenge: a 14x14 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle. Using the letters in the anagram DOUBLE ARM SIXTY, and remembering the rule that each row, column, 2x7 rectangle and the one diagonal contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once, fill in the grid. Also, remember our previous discussion on how a pair of columns and two stacked rectangles interact when the rectangles are two columns wide.

14x14 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle: DOUBLE ARM SIXTY
Each row, column and 2x7 rectangle contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

Solutions tomorrow. Good luck!

--Dave

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

The classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words FEAST UPON:

Later today, a challenge: a 14x14 Hidden Word Sudoku!

Thanks,

--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 6/17/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 6/17/2008

Today's puzzle is based on the words FEAST UPON:

Puzzle: FEAST UPON

Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution tomorrow morning. And then later tomorrow, besides the usual puzzle, I'll give you a real challenge: a 14x14 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle, with 2x7 internal rectangles.

Thanks,

--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

The classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the phrase YOU NAME IT:

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 6/16/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 6/16/2008

Today's new classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the phrase PUT ON AIRS:

Puzzle: PUT ON AIRS

Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution tomorrow morning.

Thanks,

--Dave

Solution to the 6/15/2008 Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to the 6/15/2008 Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

The 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram KITCHEN AX JOB:

A new puzzle in just a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 6/15/2008

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 6/15/2008

Today's puzzle is a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle based on letters that form the anagram KITCHEN AX JOB. As you solve the puzzle, the hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal.

Puzzle: KITCHEN AX JOB
Each row, column and 3x4 rectangle contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once
The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

Good luck! Solution first thing tomorrow morning.

Thanks,

--Dave

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

The classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the phrase YOU NAME IT:

Later this morning, the Sunday Challenge!

Thanks,

--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 6/14/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 6/14/2008

Today's puzzle is based on the phrase YOU NAME IT:

Puzzle: YOU NAME IT

Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution tomorrow morning, and then, a little later tomorrow, your Sunday Challenge--a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle using 3x4 internal rectangles.

Thanks,

--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

The puzzle was based on the word MOVIESTAR:

A new Word Sudoku puzzle in just a few hours.

Thanks,

Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 6/13/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 6/13/2008

Today's classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word(s) MOVIESTAR:

Puzzle: MOVIESTAR

Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution tomorrow morning. And a new Word Sudoku puzzle each and every day!

And please plan to check us out this coming Sunday, when I'll present you another Sunday Challenge--a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle using 3x4 internal rectangles.

Thanks,

--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

The puzzle was based on the word HIDEOUSLY:

A new puzzle in just a few hours!

Thanks,

--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 6/12/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 6/12/2008

Today's puzzle is based on the word HIDEOUSLY:

Puzzle: HIDEOUSLY

Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing tomorrow morning.

Thanks,

--Dave

Solutions to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Solutions to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

The classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle used the word WAVEFORMS:

And the 8x8 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle used the letters in the anagram I USE MOAN:

(The hidden word, ANEMIOUS, is of Greek etymology and is used to describe plants growing in exposed, windy places.)

Another puzzle for you later today.

Thanks,

--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzles for Wednesday, 6/11/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzles for Wednesday, 6/11/2008

Today's first puzzle is a simple, classic Word Sudoku puzzle based on the word WAVEFORMS.

Puzzle: WAVEFORMS

Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Your second puzzle is actually also simple, but it's not usual: It's an 8x8 grid, with internal 2x4 rectangles instead of the usual 3x3 squares. And it uses an 8-letter word or phrase; the letters form the anagram I USE MOAN. As you solve the puzzle, the actual hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal.

Puzzle: I USE MOAN
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

Take a close look at the puzzle and consider the relationship between each pair of stacked rectangles and the pair of columns that cover the two rectangles in the grid. The rule says that each rectangle and each column contains each letter exactly once. That means, in 2xX puzzles,

1. the set of letters used in the left column of the upper rectangle must be the same set used in the right column of the lower rectangle, and


2. the set of letters used in the right column of the upper rectangle must be the same set used in the left column of the lower rectangle

That's a huge help! Try it... Solutions first thing tomorrow morning.

Thanks,

--Dave