Monday, November 30, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 11/30/2009

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

MICROWAVE
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 WHAT IS LONGER.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 11/29/2009

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram WHAT IS LONGER.

WHAT IS LONGER
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 © 2008, 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 to follow this blog. Thank you!)

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 has Tom bragging about beef.

The Sunday Challenge in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, November 28, 2009

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 11/28/2009

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.

CHIMES
Swifty Sudoku: 6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the words exactly once

TURBAN
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 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word EMBLAZING.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, November 27, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 11/27/2009

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

EMBLAZING
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

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle sets celebrated Thanksgiving in America.




A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, November 26, 2009

New Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzles for Thursday, 11/26/2009

It started as a harvest festival, with religious meaning. Today it remembers its roots, but it has also evolved into a secular holiday…full of sports on TV!

We mark Thanksgiving 2009 in America by remembering what it means.

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

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

CAKING
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




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

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

CONVEY
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 word OBLIGATED.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 11/25/2009

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

OBLIGATED
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 Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 11/24/2009

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

INFLATORS
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

Yesterday’s Hidden Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram AMINE RUST.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, November 23, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 11/23/2009

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram AMINE RUST.

AMINE RUST
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 the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram SLY HOME TRICK.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 11/22/2009

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram SLY HOME TRICK.

SLY HOME TRICK
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 © 2008, 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 to follow this blog. Thank you!)

Solution to 11/21/2009 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 November 21, 1789, the 12th state.

The answers: North Carolina: The Tar Heel State

Thanks,
--Dave

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 is a crafty sailor.

The Sunday Challenge, a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle, in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on November 21, 1789, the 12th state.

CHOSEN
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

TRAILS
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle 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 (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 11/21/2009

Consult an investment broker," was Tom's stock answer.

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.

BAT PERCH
Swifty Sudoku: 8x8 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x4 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the words exactly once

KINGDOMS
8x8 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x4 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 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words GET ON A BUS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, November 20, 2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 11/20/2009

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words GET ON A BUS.

GET ON A BUS
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