Friday, February 28, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 2/28/2014

Today’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words FIRST PLACE.

FIRST PLACE
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 FELDSCHAR.

A new puzzle coming right up!

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, February 27, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 2/27/2014

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

FELDSCHAR
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 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram AZ LIMO (+SET) (ZEALOTISM).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 2/26/2014

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

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

AZ LIMO
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 FERVIDLY.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 2/25/2014

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

FERVIDLY
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 word FEROUS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, February 24, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 2/24/2014

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

FEROUS
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 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram CHILD BORN (+SET) (BINDER’S CLOTH).

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 2/23/2014

Today’s 12x12 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram CHILD BORN.

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

CHILD BORN

Sunday Challenge: 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

(All puzzles and text contained in this blog are copyright © 2008-2014, David H. Thompson. All rights reserved. Please tell your puzzle-loving friends to follow this blog. Thank you!)

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, 2/22. He was 57 years old when he was inducted into office as the 1st President.

The answers:
George Washington
Martha Dandridge Custis Washington
6/2/1731




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. Tom is not the type to take part in this: This one shows a tyrant planning for war.




The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Presidential Sudoku for 2/22/2014

A President of the United States was born on this day, 2/22. He was 57 years old when he was inducted into office as the 1st President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine the names of this President and his First Lady and learn her birthdate.

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

MUTING
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 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.)

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 2/22/2014

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.

By the way, Tom is away today.

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

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

LITMUS
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 FETCHINGLY.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, February 21, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 2/21/2014

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

FETCHINGLY
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 FEBRICULA.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, February 20, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 2/20/2014

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

FEBRICULA
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 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram ARCING (+SET) (RECASTING).

A new puzzle in a couple of hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 2/19/2014

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

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

ARCING
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 FEMINACY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 2/18/2014

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

FEMINACY
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 word FELONY.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, February 17, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 2/17/2014

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

FELONY
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 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram CAVIL FORK (+SET) (ROCK FESTIVAL).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 2/16/2014

Today’s 12x12 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram CAVIL FORK.

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

CAVIL FORK

Sunday Challenge: 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

(All puzzles and text contained in this blog are copyright © 2008-2014, 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 is considering abetting. (Oops!)




The Sunday Challenge in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, February 15, 2014

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 2/15/2014

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.

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

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

INTROS
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 spell out the origin of a U.S. state name, given this clue:

This state is the second of two that entered the union on 2/14, this state in the year 1912 as the 48th state.

The answers: Arizona: Maybe from O'odham Indian word meaning “little spring”




Thanks,
--Dave