Saturday, November 30, 2013

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 11/30/2013

My clothes are all wrinkled," said Tom, depressed.
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.

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

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

FORUMS
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 NOCTUARIES.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, November 29, 2013

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 11/29/2013

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

NOCTUARIES
AEIOU Sudoku: 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 words NOT SQUARE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, November 28, 2013

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 11/28/2013

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words NOT SQUARE.

NOT SQUARE
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
PREACH NOT (NORTH CAPE).

A new puzzle in a couple of hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 11/27/2013

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on letters in the anagram PREACH NOT.

PREACH NOT
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 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word NOTECARD.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 11/26/2013

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

NOTECARD
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 NOTARY.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, November 25, 2013

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 11/25/2013

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

NOTARY
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 Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine the names of a U.S. President and his Vice Presidents, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day. He was inducted into office as the 12th President.

The answers:

Zachary Taylor: Millard Fillmore



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 WHALING TREKS (NIGHTWALKERS).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Presidential Sudoku for 11/24/2013

A President of the United States was born on this day. He was inducted into office as the 12th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine the names of this President and his Vice President(s).

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

FROTHY
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 names of the President born on this day and his Vice Presidents

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.)

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 11/24/2013

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

WHALING TREKS
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 the names of a U.S. President and his Vice Presidents, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day. He was inducted into office as the 14th President.

The answers:

Franklin Pierce: William R. King



Thanks,
--Dave

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 laments lateness.




The Sunday Challenge in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Presidential Sudoku for 11/23/2013

A President of the United States was born on this day. He was inducted into office as the 14th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine the names of this President and his Vice President(s).

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

MILKER
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 names of the President born on this day and his Vice Presidents

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 (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 11/23/2013

Mutton makes men macho," bleated Tom sheepishly.
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.

Tom is taking yet another weekend off.

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

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

TROPHY
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 NOTICEABLY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, November 22, 2013

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 11/22/2013

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

NOTICEABLY
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 11/21/1789, the 12th state.

The answers: North Carolina: Longleaf Pine; Flowering Dogwood




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle coming right up!

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union 11/21/1789, the 12th state.

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

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

THRONG
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 Thursday, 11/21/2013

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

NOSTALGIC
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
DINE HOURS (NOURISHED).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 11/20/2013

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

DINE HOURS
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