Sunday, November 30, 2014

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 11/30/2014

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

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

UNPACK RIB

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. Tom was away for the weekend; as you can see, only Les could fill in for him on this one.




The Sunday Challenge in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, November 29, 2014

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 11/29/2014

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.

Tom is out today.

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

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

KNIGHT
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 words NORTH WALES.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, November 28, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 11/28/2014

Today’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words NORTH WALES.

NORTH WALES
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 A SPECK.

A new puzzle coming right up!

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, November 27, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 11/27/2014

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

NOT A SPECK
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 RUN ILK (+SET) (KNURLIEST).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 11/26/2014

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

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

RUN ILK
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 words NORTH SEA.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 11/25/2014

Today’s 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words NORTH SEA.

NORTH SEA
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, 11/24. He was 64 years old when he was inducted into office as the 12th President.

The answers:
Zachary Taylor
Margaret Mackall Smith Taylor
9/21/1788




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, November 24, 2014

Presidential Sudoku for 11/24/2014

A President of the United States was born on this day, 11/24. He was 64 years old when he was inducted into office as the 12th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine the names of this President and his First Lady and learn her birthdate.

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

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

STORMY
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, 11/24/2014

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

NORDIC
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 Lady, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day, 11/23. He was 48 years old when he was inducted into office as the 14th President.

The answers:
Franklin Pierce
Jane Means Appleton Pierce
3/12/1806




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 UH, ORDINAL (+SET) (ETAOIN SHRDLU).

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Presidential Sudoku for 11/23/2014

A President of the United States was born on this day, 11/23. He was 48 years old when he was inducted into office as the 14th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine the names of this President and his First Lady and learn her birthdate.

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

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

JERKIN
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.)

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 11/23/2014

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

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

UH, ORDINAL

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

(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 doesn't like stick shifts.




The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, November 22, 2014

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 11/22/2014

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.

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

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

The answers: North Carolina: In honor of King Charles I




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word NORMALIZES.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave