Friday, October 31, 2014

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union 10/31/1864, the 36th state. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles to spell out the origin of the state's name.

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

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

CHORDS
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 Friday, 10/31/2014

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

OVERTYPING
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 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, 10/30. He was 61 years old when he was inducted into office as the 2nd President.

The answers:
John Adams
Abigail Smith Adams
11/11/1744




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Presidential Sudoku for 10/30/2014

A President of the United States was born on this day, 10/30. He was 61 years old when he was inducted into office as the 2nd President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine the names of this President and his First Lady and learn her birthdate.

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

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

SALMON
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 Puzzle for Thursday, 10/30/2014

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

OCKHAMIST
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 9x9 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram OUR PIN (+SET) (PETRONIUS).

A new puzzle in a couple of hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 10/29/2014

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

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

OUR PIN
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 OCHERING.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 10/28/2014

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

OCHERING
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, 10/27. He was 42 years old when he was inducted into office as the 26th President.

The answers:
Theodore Roosevelt
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt
8/6/1861




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, October 27, 2014

Presidential Sudoku for 10/27/2014

A President of the United States was born on this day, 10/27. He was 42 years old when he was inducted into office as the 26th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine the names of this President and his First Lady and learn her birthdate.

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

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

REVOLT
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 Puzzle for Monday, 10/27/2014

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

OCULAR
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 12x12 Missing Letter, Hidden Word (AEIOU) Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram QUA IVY PRO (+SET) (QUASI-POVERTY).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 10/26/2014

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

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

QUA IVY PRO

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. This one shows Tom is a good-enough sailor to recognize problems!




The Sunday Challenge in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, October 25, 2014

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 10/25/2014

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.

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

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

SHRINK
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 OUTPLAYING.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, October 24, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 10/24/2014

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

OUTPLAYING
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 OCULARIST.

A new puzzle coming right up!

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, October 23, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 10/23/2014

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

OCULARIST
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 9x9 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram OUR IMP (+SET) (IMPOSTURE).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 10/22/2014

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

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

OUR IMP
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 OCTUPLES.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 10/21/2014

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

OCTUPLES
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 OCTANE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, October 20, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 10/20/2014

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

OCTANE
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 12x12 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram PURLING HO (+SET) (UPHOLSTERING).

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave