Sunday, July 31, 2011

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 7/31/2011

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

MUSK CLOTHING
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 can be really classless.



The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, July 30, 2011

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 7/30/2011

My pencil is dull," said Tom pointlessly.
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.

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

THIN FLUX
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

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, July 29, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 7/29/2011

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

HUCKSTERY
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 Extra Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set presented a quote by actress Audrey Hepburn.




A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Extra Word Sudoku (Qudoku) Puzzle for Thursday, 7/28/2011

On the 28th of each month, I’ll challenge you to uncover quotes from famous people. Today’s quote comes from famous actress Audrey Hepburn.

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

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

CLUMPY
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 Thursday, 7/28/2011

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

BREACHING
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 Puzzle

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram QUARK MODE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 7/27/2011

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

QUARK MODE
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 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 7/26/1788, the 11th state to join the union.

The answers: New York: “Excelsior (Ever upward)”




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on 7/26/1788, the 11th state to join the union.

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

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

LYNXES
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

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New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 7/26/2011

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

TRACKINGS
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 JUBILANCE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, July 25, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 7/25/2011

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

JUBILANCE
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 LUNATIC DERBY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 7/24/2011

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

LUNATIC DERBY
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 needs to see a specialist.



The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, July 23, 2011

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 7/23/2011

My glasses are fogged up," said Tom optimistically.
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.

BAD RUM
Swifty Sudoku: 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 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 words LOVE MATCH.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, July 22, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 7/22/2011

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words LOVE MATCH.

LOVE MATCH
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 MUJAHEDIN.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, July 21, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 7/21/2011

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

MUJAHEDIN
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 Puzzle

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram BURNED LOG.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 7/20/2011

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

BURNED LOG
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 words SHORT GAME.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 7/19/2011

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words SHORT GAME.

SHORT GAME
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 RHUMBLINE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave