Thursday, December 31, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 12/31/2009

We always look back, and look forward, on this day each year. Looking back to recap, summarize, assess; looking forward with hope, new resolve. May you find what you’re looking for in the new year...and may you stay out of trouble tonight!

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

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

WIDELY
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 quote

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the slang WHODUNITS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday 12/30/2009

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the slang WHODUNITS.

WHODUNITS
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 12/29/2009 State Sudoku

Yesterday’s State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name the state and its nickname, given a 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle and this clue:

This state entered the union on December 29, 1845, the 28th state.

The answers: Texas: The Lone Star State

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words YOU BETCHA.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on December 29, 1845, the 28th state.

NEXT SHOAL
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 3x3 square and the set of circled cells contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once; copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the state nickname (on the first line) and the state name (on the last).

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2009, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 12/29/2009

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the slangy phrase YOU BETCHA.

YOU BETCHA
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 12/28/2009 State Sudoku

Yesterday’s State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name the state and its nickname, given a 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle and this clue:

This state entered the union on December 28, 1846, the 29th state.

The answers: Iowa: The Hawkeye State

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, December 28, 2009

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on December 28, 1846, the 29th state.

SHOWY TAKE
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 3x3 square and the set of circled cells contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once; copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the state nickname (on the first line) and the state name (on the last).

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2009, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 12/28/2009

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

ENDOPLAST
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 the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram DANGEROUS TIP.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 12/27/2009

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram DANGEROUS TIP.

DANGEROUS TIP
Sunday Challenge: 12x12 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 ringingly endorses his marriage vows.

The Sunday Challenge in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, December 26, 2009

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 12/26/2009

All I ever do is work," Tom droned.

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 hardly ever said "said" and rarely said anything without a qualifying adverb. A Tom Swifty pun is a parody of this style.

RAW-BONED
Swifty Sudoku: 8x8 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x4 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

MIGHTY
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the words 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 Qudoku puzzle sets commemorated Christmas.




A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, December 25, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 12/25/2009

Merry Christmas. May you receive the peace and happiness which is your due. And may you deliver it to others on a regular basis. Have fun with today’s Word Sudoku puzzles! And thanks for following my ongoing attempts to have fun.

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

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

VICTOR
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 quote

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

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

FROWNS
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 quote

Solution first thing in the morning. Merry Christmas!

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle sets marked Christmas Eve.

A new puzzle in a bit. And...Merry Christmas!
Thanks,
--Dave