Sunday, June 30, 2013

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 6/30/2013

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram I WALKED THRUM.

I WALKED THRUM
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 © 2008-2013, David H. Thompson. All rights reserved. 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 doesn't know much about photography.




The Sunday Challenge in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, June 29, 2013

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 6/29/2013

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 rarely said anything without a qualifying adverb. A Tom Swifty pun is a parody of this style that will make you groan out loud.

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

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

SUNLIT
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 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word JUXTAPOSED.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, June 28, 2013

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 6/28/2013

Today’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word JUXTAPOSED.

JUXTAPOSED
10x10 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x5 rectangle 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 JUTLANDER.

A new puzzle coming right up!

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, June 27, 2013

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 6/27/2013

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

JUTLANDER
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
EX RUBS JOY (JURY BOXES).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 6/26/2013

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on letters in the anagram EX RUBS JOY.

EX RUBS JOY
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, its state tree and its state flower, given this clue:

This state entered the union 6/25/1788, the 10th state.

The answers: Virginia: Flowering Dogwood; Flowering Dogwood



Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word JUNIPERS.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union 6/25/1788, the 10th state.

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

FOLDER
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 state's name, its state tree and state flower

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2013, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 6/25/2013

Today’s 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word JUNIPERS.

JUNIPERS
8x8 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle 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 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word JUMPED.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, June 24, 2013

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 6/24/2013

Today’s 6x6 Sudoku puzzle is based on the word JUMPED.

JUMPED
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle 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 TOP SHRINKAGE (KINETOGRAPHS).

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 6/23/2013

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

TOP SHRINKAGE
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 © 2008-2013, David H. Thompson. All rights reserved. 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 studies history. (And no: I won't apologize for how baaaad this one is!)



The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, June 22, 2013

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 6/22/2013

It's a rooster!" clucked Tom cockily.
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 rarely said anything without a qualifying adverb. A Tom Swifty pun is a parody of this style that will make you groan out loud.

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

HUNKER
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 State Sudoku

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

This state entered the union 6/21/1788, the 9th state.

The answers: New Hampshire: Paper Birch; Purple Lilac




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words JUNIPER BAY.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, June 21, 2013

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union 6/21/1788, the 9th state.

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

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

UMPIRE
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 state's name, its state tree and state flower

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2013, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 6/21/2013

Today’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words JUNIPER BAY.

JUNIPER BAY
10x10 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x5 rectangle contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

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, its state tree and its state flower, given this clue:

This state entered the union 6/20/1863, the 35th state.

The answers: West Virginia: Sugar Maple; Rhododendron




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union 6/20/1863, the 35th state.

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

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

THRUMS
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 state's name, its state tree and state flower

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2013, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)