Saturday, February 28, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 2/28/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 2/28/2009

Today’s 9x9 Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word MELTDOWNS.

MELTDOWNS
9x9 Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each diagonal, 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 Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, February 27, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 2/27/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 2/27/2009

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

COURTESAN
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 Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, February 26, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 2/26/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 2/26/2009

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

NARCOTISM
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

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram GOD IN RUSH.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 2/25/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 2/25/2009

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram GOD IN RUSH.

GOD IN RUSH
9x9 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

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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


A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 2/24/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 2/24/2009

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

CHAGRINED
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 Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, February 23, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 2/23/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 2/23/2009

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

HEARTSICK
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

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram BE STRUCK: PAIN.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 2/22/2009

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 2/22/2009

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram BE STRUCK: PAIN.

BE STRUCK: PAIN
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

(All puzzles and text contained in this blog are copyright © 2009, David H. Thompson. All rights reserved. You have my permission to print single copies for your individual solving pleasure, but you may not collect or further distribute these puzzles in any way without my explicit written permission. Please contact me through this blog's comment feature. And please tell your puzzle-loving friends about this blog. Thank you!)

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, February 21, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 2/21/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 2/21/2009

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

BACKSHIFT
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 Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, February 20, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 2/20/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 2/20/2009

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

QUICKSAND
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 Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, February 19, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 2/19/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 2/19/2009

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

CAUTERISM
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

Solution to Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was a summary of the advice Richard Edelman, one of the world’s leading PR practitioners, had in summarizing the 10th “Trust Barometer” global opinion leaders study just released by the PR agency he leads. Please visit www.edelman.com for more on the study.

A new puzzle in just a little bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 2/18/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 2/18/2009

One of the world’s leading practitioners in the field of public relations, Richard Edelman, came to my hometown of Portland, OR yesterday to present the latest findings of the 10th “Trust Barometer” global opinion leaders study. Mr. Edelman is the President and CEO of Edelman, known as the world’s leading independent public relations firm.

The bottom line: Public trust in corporations, the media and all levels of government is at a 10-year low—even lower than after the Enron debacle. The public no longer looks to business to lead the way in solving the many issues facing us today. The survey found that the public believes government has the primary responsibility for solving these issues. Mr. Edelman said that business must join in partnerships with government and non-governmental organizations to play a role.

Mr. Edelman made the business case that trust affects—even helps define—the bottom line; then he exhorted business to simply be transparently honest in its actions, and to remember that the audiences business is attempting to attract, serve and keep are no longer limited to customers and stockholders. We also must take into account ‘stakeholders.’ Concerned citizens. Watching. And talking to their neighbors. Ignore them to your detriment!

His talk and the Q&A lasted more than an hour, with many charts and graphs, so summarizing it all into one phrase is hardly fair, certainly not reasonable, and obviously glib. With those caveats, I present you the “5-second soundbite” of advice Mr. Edelman shared with the packed audience of Portland business, non-profit and government leaders. And since this a puzzle blog, I present you his advice in just nine letters—as a Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle.

“…As you say”

STAY HONED
9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 3x3 square and the set of gray cells down the diagonal contains the letters in the phrase exactly once
The hidden phrase is spelled down the diagonal

Solution first thing in the morning. For more information on Edelman’s 10th “Trust Barometer” global opinion leaders study, please visit http://www.edelman.com/.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words TINDER BOX.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 2/17/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 2/17/2009

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words TINDER BOX.

TINDER BOX
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

Solutions to Monday’s Word Sudoku Puzzles

Solutions to Monday’s Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set used three Word Sudoku puzzles to feed letters into a quote from George Washington.

A new Word Sudoku puzzle coming your way in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, February 16, 2009

Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Monday, 2/16/2009

Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Monday, 2/16/2009

Today is neither Abe Lincoln’s birthday nor George Washington’s birthday. Instead, it’s a bit of a compromise: It’s the day the U.S celebrates both famous men’s days, the third Monday in February, known as President’s Day. On the 12th, Lincoln’s birthday, I gave you a puzzle quote from Lincoln; so today, I present you a Qudoku puzzle set spelling out a quote from Washington.

The quote uses 21 distinct letters of the alphabet. I give you three for free: d, k and v. And then I give you three 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzles using the other 18 letters, so once you solve the Word Sudoku puzzles you can feed the circled letters into the quote grid to spell out Washington’s quote.

BEINGS
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

PHYLUM
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

FACTOR
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled letters contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cell in the quote grid to spell out the quote

(Author's note: this is a corrected quote grid. Oops! Sorry about that!)

Solutions in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram DRUM BY TINGLE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 2/15/2009

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 2/15/2009

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram DRUM BY TINGLE.

DRUM BY TINGLE
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

(All puzzles and text contained in this blog are copyright © 2009, David H. Thompson. All rights reserved. You have my permission to print single copies for your individual solving pleasure, but you may not collect or further distribute these puzzles in any way without my explicit written permission. Please contact me through this blog's comment feature. And please tell your puzzle-loving friends about this blog. Thank you!)

Solution to 2/14/2009 State Sudoku 2

Solution to 2/14/2009 State Sudoku 2

Yesterday’s second State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name the state and its nickname, given two 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzles and this clue:

This state entered the union on February 14, 1859, the 33rd state.

The answers: Oregon: The Beaver State

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to 2/14/2009 State Sudoku

Solution to 2/14/2009 State Sudoku

Yesterday’s State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name the state and its nickname, given two 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzles and this clue:

This state entered the union on February 14, 1912, the 48th state.

The answers: Arizona: The Grand Canyon State

Thanks,
--Dave

Solutions to Saturday’s Word Sudoku Puzzles

Solutions to Saturday’s Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s intertwined Qudoku puzzle sets used four Word Sudoku puzzles to feed letters into three worthy quotes on love, in honor of Valentine’s Day .

A 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle I call the Sunday Challenge coming your way in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Saturday, 2/14/2009

Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Saturday, 2/14/2009

Today is Valentine’s Day: Lovers, rejoice! And buy some candy…

There doesn’t appear to be one and only one person called St. Valentine. And the one man who this day might be in honor of, died on this date. Not an auspicious occasion for love, if you ask me. So how did this day come to celebrate relationships, etc.? Best guess of the scholars I consulted: an attempt by the early Church to re-direct a ‘pagan’ holiday. If that’s so, it worked pretty well…Hershey’s, anyone?

In honor of this lovely day to celebrate your relationships and indulge your passion for sweets, I offer you three quotes, each fed by the same four Word Sudoku puzzles—an entertaining intertwining if I ever created one!

BENT VW
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

QUACKY
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

SHRIMP
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

ELF DOG
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled letters contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cell in each quote grid to spell out the three separate quotes

Solutions in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave