New Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Wednesday, 2/17/2010

Calligraphy courtesy of the Chinese Calligraphy Store. The Web site graciously offers the Chinese Zodiac symbols free.

We’re exploring the Chinese Zodiac, spelling out in puzzle form the characteristics of those born in the year of a particular animal. Today’s animal is linked to those born in 1952—and to those who will be born in 2012.

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

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

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

NYMPHS
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 characteristics of those born in the year of this animal

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave