Extra Word Sudoku (Qudoku) Puzzle for Monday, 2/28/2011

On the 28th of each month, I’ll challenge you to uncover quotes from famous people. Today’s first quote comes from poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley; the second quote is famous all by itself, but I couldn’t find a first reference!

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

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

PROVED
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

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

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

THRIVE
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

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 2/28/2011

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

MUTAGENIC
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 DO A FLYWEIGHT.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 2/27/2011

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram DO A FLYWEIGHT.

DO A FLYWEIGHT
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, 2010, 2011, 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 shows Tom relishing a quick lunch.

The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 2/26/2011

Look out for that bird!” cried Tom, ducking.

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.

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

KNIGHT
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 BERMUDANS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 2/25/2011

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

BERMUDANS
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 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word PRELUDING.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 2/24/2011

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

PRELUDING
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 Puzzles

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram FAZED COIL .

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday 2/23/2011

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

FAZED COIL
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 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 1732. He was 57 when he was inducted into office as the 1st President.

The answers:
George Washington
Pope's Creek, Virginia

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words BARLEY POT.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Presidential Sudoku for 2/22/2011

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1732. He was 57 when he was inducted into office as the 1st President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and place of birth.

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

GIVENS
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

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New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 2/22/2011

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words POT BARLEY.

POT BARLEY
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 words ALUM STONE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 2/21/2011

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words ALUM STONE.

ALUM STONE
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

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram DELAYS FRIGHT.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 2/20/2011

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram DELAYS FRIGHT.

DELAYS FRIGHT
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, 2010, 2011, 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 the Saturday Swifty Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out an adverbial pun known as a Tom Swifty. This one shows Dee falls for good looking men…out loud.

The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 2/19/2011

Let’s get married,” said Tom engagingly.

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.

Once again, Tom isn’t the one talking today.

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

STOLID
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 UNFROCKED.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 2/18/2011

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

UNFROCKED
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 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word TEASINGLY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 2/17/2011

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

TEASINGLY
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 Puzzles

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram CHEAP TYRO.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday 2/16/2011

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

CHEAP TYRO
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 Yesterday’s Extra Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set presented a dying remark quote from Terry Breverton’s great book “Immortal Last Words” (http://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/book.php?id=9781849164788).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave