Wednesday, December 31, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 12/31/2014

Today’s 9x9 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on letters in the anagram MALIGN.

(In 2014, every Wednesday's Hidden Word Puzzle--and every 12x12 Sunday Challenge--contains three letters in common: SET.)

MALIGN
9x9 Missing Letter (SET) 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 DEWPOINT.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 12/30/2014

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

DEWPOINT
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 Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

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

A President of the United States was born on this day, 12/29. He was 56 years old when he was inducted into office as the 17th President.

The answers:
Andrew Johnson
Eliza McCardle Johnson
10/4/1810




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to State Sudoku

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to spell out the origin of a U.S. state name, given this clue:

This state entered the union 12/29/1845, the 28th state.

The answers: Texas: From Indian word meaning “friends”




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word word DEVILS.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, December 29, 2014

Presidential Sudoku for 12/29/2014

A President of the United States was born on this day, 12/29. He was 56 years old when he was inducted into office as the 17th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine the names of this President and his First Lady and learn her birthdate.

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

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

JOSHED
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 First Lady

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2014, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union 12/29/1845, the 28th state. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles to spell out the origin of the state's name.

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

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

MEWING
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 and its origin

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2014, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 12/29/2014

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

DEVILS
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 First Ladies, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day, 12/28. He was 56 years old when he was inducted into office as the 28th President.

The answers:
Woodrow Wilson
Ellen Axson Wilson
5/15/1860
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson
10/15/1872




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to State Sudoku

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to spell out the origin of a U.S. state name, given this clue:

This state entered the union 12/28/1846, the 29th state.

The answers: Iowa: From the Iowa River, named after Ioway Indians




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge 12x12 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram MAIL POUND (+SET) (DEPLUMATIONS).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Presidential Sudoku for 12/28/2014

A President of the United States was born on this day, 12/28. He was 56 years old when he was inducted into office as the 28th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine the names of this President and his First Ladies.

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

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

WHORLS
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 First Ladies

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2014, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union 12/28/1846, the 29th state. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles to spell out the origin of the state's name.

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

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

WHIMSY
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 and its origin

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2014, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 12/28/2014

Today’s 12x12 (AEIOU) Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram MAIL POUND .

(In 2014, every Sunday Challenge--and every 9x9 Hidden Word puzzle on Wednesdays--contains three letters in common: SET.)

MAIL POUND

Sunday Challenge: AEIOU Sudoku:12x12 Missing Letter (SET) 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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Solutions to the Saturday Swifty Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out an adverbial pun known as a Tom Swifty. While Tom is away, Mary is filling in for him and, apparently, daydreaming about her future.




The Sunday Challenge in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, December 27, 2014

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 12/27/2014

Oh goody! Another blackout!" said Tom delightedly.
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 traveling this holiday season.

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

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

THROWN
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 DECATHLONS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, December 26, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 12/26/2014

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

DECATHLONS
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 DEPLUMING.

A new puzzle coming right up!

Thanks,
--Dave