Friday, October 31, 2008

New Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzles for Friday, 10/31/2008

New Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzles for Halloween, Friday, 10/31/2008


In honor of Halloween, I'm presenting you two 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzles; the first uses the letters in the anagram HE TAN GRIM.


HE TAN GRIM
9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
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


The second special Hidden Word Puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram IQ GAVE RUN.

IQ GAVE RUN
9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
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 tomorrow.


Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Happy Halloween!

Yesterday's Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word LIGAMENTS.
A couple of Halloween Hidden Word Sudoku puzzles coming your way in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, October 30, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 10/30/2008

Today's Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word LIGAMENTS.

LIGAMENTS
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning. And tomorrow, in honor of Halloween, a couple of specially-made-for-the-day 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzles.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word POSTURING.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 10/29/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 10/29/2008

Today's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word POSTURING.

POSTURING
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word DOSIMETRY.

A new puzzle for you in a bit. And Friday, two 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzles for you, in honor of Halloween.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 10/28/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 10/28/2008

Today's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word DOSIMETRY.

DOSIMETRY
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word TAILBONES.

A new Word Sudoku puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, October 27, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 10/27/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 10/27/2008

Today's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word TAILBONES.

TAILBONES
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning. And later this week, I'll present you a couple of 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzles in honor of Halloween.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Sunday Challenge, a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle, was based on the letters in the anagram GIANTS POURED.

A new puzzle in just a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for 10/26/2008

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for 10/26/2008

Today's Sunday Challenge 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram GIANTS POURED.

GIANTS POURED
Sunday Challenge: 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
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 in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Saturday's Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Saturday's Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word LEGIONARY.

The Sunday Challenge in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, October 25, 2008

New Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 10/25/2008

New Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 10/25/2008

Today is Saturday! Every other Saturday, I present you a slightly different Word Sudoku puzzle--a diagonal rather than classic puzzle, this one based on the word LEGIONARY.

LEGIONARY
Diagonal 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each diagonal, row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning!

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word(s?) WHITECAPS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, October 24, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 10/24/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 10/24/2008

Today's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word WHITECAPS (or is that two words?).

WHITECAPS
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word UNIVERSAL.

A new puzzle in just a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, October 23, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 10/23/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 10/23/2008

Today's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word UNIVERSAL.

UNIVERSAL
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word VIOLATERS.

A new Word Sudoku puzzle in just a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 10/22/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 10/22/2008

Today's Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word VIOLATERS, which I know you're questioning: it's an alternative spelling of 'violators.'

VIOLATERS
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word AUTOGENIC.
A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 10/21/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 10/21/2008

Today's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word AUTOGENIC.

AUTOGENIC
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word CAUTIONED.
A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, October 20, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 10/20/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 10/20/2008

Today's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word CAUTIONED.
CAUTIONED
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle


The Sunday Challenge 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram THE PLACING OF.


A new puzzle in just a few hours.


Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for 10/19/2008

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for 10/19/2008


Today's Sunday Challenge is a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle based on the letters in the anagram THE PLACING OF.


THE PLACING OF
Sunday Challenge: 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
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.


Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word HEINOUSLY.
The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, October 18, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 10/18/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 10/18/2008

Today's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word HEINOUSLY.
HEINOUSLY
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words UNPAID FOR.
A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, October 17, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 10/17/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 10/17/2008

Today's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words UNPAID FOR.

UNPAID FOR
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word HARMONIZE.
A new puzzle in a little bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, October 16, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 10/16/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 10/16/2008

Today's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word HARMONIZE.
HARMONIZE
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words SAFETY PIN.
A new puzzle in a while!

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 10/15/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 10/15/2008

Today's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words SAFETY PIN:
SAFETY PIN
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words KIND HEART.
A new puzzle in a little while.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 10/14/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 10/14/2008

Today's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words KIND HEART:

KIND HEART
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words GIFT HORSE.
A new Word Sudoku puzzle for you shortly.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, October 13, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 10/13/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 10/13/2008

Today we're finally back to normal! Here's a Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle for you, based on the words GIFT HORSE.

GIFT HORSE
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain 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

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle


Yesterday's 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram SLING WET DRUM.


A new Word Sudoku puzzle for you in just a bit.


Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for 10/12/2008

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for 10/12/2008

Today's Sunday Challenge, a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle, is based on the letters in the anagram SLING WET DRUM.

SLING WET DRUM
Sunday Challenge: 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
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 in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Saturday's Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Saturday's Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word BUDGETARY.
The Sunday Challenge, a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle, comes up in just a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, October 11, 2008

New (Diagonal) Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 10/11/2008

New (Diagonal) Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 10/11/2008

We're back to normal, after our 10-day diversion into "Qudoku" puzzles...so this will probably seem very simple! Good! After those 16x16 grid Qudoku puzzles, you need a break!

Today's 9x9 Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word BUDGETARY.

BUDGETARY
9x9 Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each diagonal, row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning, followed shortly thereafter by the usual 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku Sunday Challenge.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solutions to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Solutions to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday concluded our 10-day discussion of Word Sudoku puzzles mixed with discoverable quotes (what I call "Qudoku") with some large and very tough puzzle grids--16x16.

I also presented a variation of such a large grid meant to make the puzzles simpler (and therefore more fun, at least to me!). I split the one large grid into two smaller grids. Here's the first Qudoku puzzle set again, with two 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzles supplying the letters to the quote grid.


In a little while, I'll return to the puzzle display format I've used since I began this blog--since it's Saturday, I'll present you normal-grid-size (9x9) Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, October 10, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzles (Qudoku!) for Friday, 10/10/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzles (Qudoku!) for Friday, 10/10/2008

Today we’ll finish our tour of oxymoronic Qudoku puzzles using 16x16 grid-size Word Sudoku puzzles to supply the letters for the oxymoron. I find the large size unfinishable, if that’s a word. So I often break up what would normally be a 16x16 Qudoku into a “Two Qudoku” puzzle set with two 9x9 Sudoku puzzles supplying the letters. But let’s begin with the large size.

BLOCKADE HURTS WIN
16x16 Qudoku Word Puzzle
Each row, column, 4x4 square and group of circled squares contain the letters in the anagram exactly once
Copy letters in circled cells to the matching numbered cell in the quote
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PARCHED JUG OF MINT
16x16 Qudoku Word Puzzle
Each row, column, 4x4 square and group of circled squares contain the letters in the anagram exactly once
Copy letters in circled cells to the matching numbered cell in the quote

If 16x16 grids are too hard, what’s the fun of attempting longer quotes that use many letters? Well, sometimes, with some ingenuity, you can break the large number of letters into two sets, and form regular-sized 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzles out of each set, so that each puzzle is quite solvable in a reasonable amount of time (thus fun!) and the combined set of letters generates what you need to fill in the quote. But if the puzzle only needs 16 letters, where do we get the 18 letters needed for two 9x9 puzzles? EASY! Repeated letters in the different puzzles, or extra letters that are there for ease of finding an anagram!



AWESTRUCK



HOBNAILED

9x9 “Two Qudoku” Word Puzzle
Solve each Word Sudoku puzzle using the letters in the respective anagrams
In each Word Sudoku puzzle, each row, column, 3x3 square and group of circled squares contain the letters in the anagram exactly once
Copy letters in circled cells to the matching numbered cell in the quote

Solutions first thing in the morning. I’ll return to my normal daily Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku pattern tomorrow--just in time for the weekend.

I hope you enjoyed this 10-day interlude to explore a different kind of Word Sudoku puzzle, combining Sudoku with quips, quotes and even oxymorons in something I call “Qudoku.” Please let me know what you thought. Interesting? Stupid and boring? Way over the top? Or would you like more of these?

I have created two books of these Qudoku puzzles, of all sizes, just like what we did the past ten days. But those pesky publishers aren’t convinced yet that there’s still a market for new Sudoku books, especially puzzle variants such as Word Sudoku.

Your posts here could possibly help change their minds!

Thanks,
--Dave