Saturday, April 30, 2011

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 4/30/2011

Perhaps I will," said Tom with all his might.
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.

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

SCURVILY
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

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on 4/30/1812, the 18th state to join the union.

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

UNFITS
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.)

Solution to Friday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, April 29, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 4/29/2011

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

SYMBOLIZE
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 1758. He was 58 when he was inducted into office as the 5th President.

The answers:
James Monroe
Westmoreland County, Virginia




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Yesterday’s Extra Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set presented a quote comes from British Journalist Russell Ewing.




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 4/28/1788, the 7th state to join the union.

The answers: Maryland: “Fatti maschii, parole femine (Manly deeds, womanly words)”




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Presidential Sudoku for 4/28/2011

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1758. He was 58 when he was inducted into office as the 5th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and place of birth.

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

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

CARVED
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.)

Extra Word Sudoku (Qudoku) Puzzles for Thursday, 4/28/2011

Each month on the 28th of the month, I’ll present a quote from an historical figure in the form of a Qudoku puzzle set—my name for a variety of Word Sudoku puzzle I created that pairs puzzles with a quote grid.

This month’s quote comes from British Journalist Russell H. Ewing (1885-1976).

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

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

PLUNKS
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

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 4/28/2011

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

INSCULPED
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 1822. He was 46 when he was inducted into office as the 18th President.

The answers:
Ulysses S. Grant
Hiram Ulysses Grant
Point Pleasant, Ohio



Thanks,
--Dave

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on 4/28/1788, the 7th state to join the union.

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

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

POINTY
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.)

Solution to Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram SIX OCTANE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Presidential Sudoku for 4/27/2011

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1822. He was 46 when he was inducted into office as the 18th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and place of birth.

PARLEYING
9x9 Word Sudoku
Each row, column, 3x3 square 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 as he was known, his full real name, birth name and his place of birth

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, 4/27/2011

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

SIX OCTANE
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 GOLDSMITH.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 4/26/2011

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

GOLDSMITH
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 FRUIT CAGE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, April 25, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 4/25/2011

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words FRUIT CAGE.

FRUIT CAGE
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 GIRLS MET BOND.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 4/24/2011

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram GIRLS MET BOND.

GIRLS MET BOND
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 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 1791. He was 65 when he was inducted into office as the 15th President.

The answers:
James Buchanan, Jr.
Cove Gap, Pennsylvania




Thanks,
--Dave