Monday, May 31, 2010

New Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Monday, 5/31/2010

photo credit: give2thetroops.org, blog

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day to remember those who have died in our nation's service. It was first observed in May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.

President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y. the official birthplace of Memorial Day in May 1966, but dozens of towns make the claim.

CURVY PATH
9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 3x3 square and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

ENFOLD
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




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

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

THUMPS
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

Solutions 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 WARN OF GLITCH.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 5/30/2010

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram WARN OF GLITCH.

WARN OF GLITCH
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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Solution to 5/29/2010 State Sudoku II (Capitals)

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

This state also entered the union on May 29, but in 1848, as the 30th state.

The answers: Madison, Wisconsin

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to 5/29/2010 State Sudoku (Capitals)

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

This state entered the union on May 29, 1790, the 13th state.

The answers: Providence, Rhode Island

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 can’t find his pencil sharpener.

The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku II (Capitals)

This state also entered the union on May 29, but in 1848, as the 30th state.

WISDOM CAN
9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 3x3 square and set of circled cells contains 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 capital (on the first line) and the state name (on the last)

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2010, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku (Capitals)

This state entered the union on May 29, 1790, the 13th state.

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

DEVILS
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains 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 capital (on the first line) and the state name (on the last)

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2010, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 5/29/2010

I sat down on a thumbtack,” said Tom sharply.
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.

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

COMEDY
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 FECUNDITY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, May 28, 2010

Solutions to Thursday evening’s Extra Word Sudoku Puzzles

Thursday’s extra Qudoku puzzle set challenged you to uncover the three names from Native American traditions for the year’s fifth full moon.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 5/28/2010

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

FECUNDITY
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 Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the name EZRA POUND.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Extra Word (Full Moon) Sudoku for Thursday, 5/27/2010

photo: Jaime JaimeJunior, courtesy publicdomainpictures.net (Full moon)

I’m timing posting of this blog entry to coincide with the full moon. Weather permitting, Thursday May 27 at 7:07 pm EST you’ll witness the fifth full moon of 2010.

Joe Rao, SPACE.com columnist, instructor at New York's Hayden Planetarium and meteorologist for News 12 in Westchester, New York, explains in http://www.space.com/spacewatch/full-moon-names-2010-100127.html how full moons get their names throughout the year from Native America traditions.

This extra Qudoku puzzle set challenges you to discover the three names of May 2010’s full moon.

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

WIMP KNOT
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 names of this full moon

Solutions first thing in the morning. I’ll continue this theme throughout the year, on the day and hour of each full moon.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 5/27/2010

Today’s 9x9 Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the name EZRA POUND.

EZRA POUND
9x9 Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, diagonal 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 Puzzles

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 5/26/2010

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

ADVENTISM
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 words KING JAMES.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 5/25/2010

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words KING JAMES.

KING JAMES
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 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word OVERBUILT.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, May 24, 2010

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 5/24/2010

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

OVERBUILT
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 5/23/2010 State Sudoku (Capitals)

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

This state entered the union on May 23, 1788, the 8th state.

The answers: Columbia, South Carolina

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 DUET BY RICH PA.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku (Capitals)

This state entered the union on May 23, 1788, the 8th state.

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

UNBOLT
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains 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 capital (on the first line) and the state name (on the last)

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2010, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)