Saturday, December 31, 2011

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 12/31/2011

Please get in the elevator," said Tom uppishly.
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 that will make you groan out loud.

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

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

FRIGHT
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, and Happy New Year's Eve!
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, December 30, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 12/30/2011

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

MUCILAGES
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 Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine a U.S. President’s name and birthplace, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1808. He was 56 when he was inducted into office as the 17th President.

The answers:
Andrew Johnson
Raleigh, North Carolina


Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to State Sudoku

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name a U.S. state and its motto, given this clue:

This state entered the union on 12/29/1845, the 28th state to join the union.

The answers: Texas: “Friendship”



Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Presidential Sudoku for 12/29/2011

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1808. He was 56 when he was inducted into office as the 17th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and place of birth.

CHAGRINS
8x8 Word Sudoku
Each row, column, 2x4 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

JOLTED
6x6 Word Sudoku
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the President’s name (on the first line) and his place of birth (on the last)

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2011, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on 12/29/1845, the 28th state to join the union.

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

SPHINX
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 and its motto

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2011, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 12/29/2011

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

HERALDING
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 Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine a U.S. President’s name and birthplace, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1856. He was 56 when he was inducted into office as the 28th President.

The answers:
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Woodrow Wilson
Staunton, Virginia



Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Yesterday’s Extra Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set presented a quote from Frederic William Farrar.




A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to State Sudoku

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name a U.S. state and its motto, given this clue:

This state entered the union on 12/28/1846, the 29th state to join the union.

The answers: Iowa: “Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain”




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram SPACY BOIL.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Presidential Sudoku for 12/28/2011

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1856. He was 56 when he was inducted into office as the 28th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and place of birth.

DRAWLING
8x8 Word Sudoku
Each row, column, 2x4 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

MOUTHS
6x6 Word Sudoku
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the President’s name (on the first line), his birth name (on the second line) and his place of birth (on the last)

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2011, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)
On the 28th of each month this year, I’ve challenged you to uncover quotes from more-or-less famous people. This is the final one for 2011. And please see the schedule for 2012: the day of the month for these quotes is changing!

Today’s quote comes from Frederic William Farrar.

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

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

FOLKSY
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

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on 12/28/1846, the 29th state to join the union.

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

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

THUMPS
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 and its motto

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2011, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 12/28/2011

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

SPACY BOIL
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

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 12/27/2011

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

EDUCATORS
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 UNGHOSTLY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, December 26, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 12/26/2011

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

UNGHOSTLY
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 PERCHING OVAL.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 12/25/2011

Merry Christmas! Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram PERCHING OVAL.

PERCHING OVAL
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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