Saturday, January 31, 2015

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 1/31/2015

Look out for that bird!" cried Tom, ducking.
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.

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

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

MOTHER
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 Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to spell out a U.S. President's quote, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day, 1/30. He was 51 years old when he was inducted into office as the 32nd President.

The answers:
“Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Franklin Delano Roosevelt




Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words WINDY SHEAF.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, January 30, 2015

Presidential Sudoku for 1/30/2015

A President of the United States was born on this day, 1/30. He was 51 years old when he was inducted into office as the 32nd President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to spell out one of his quotes.

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

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

MOVING
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 a quote from the President born on this date in history

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2015, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 1/30/2015

Today’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle contains all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except three.

(In 2015, every daily puzzle is composed of only the distinct letters in "two thousand fifteen" and "twenty fifteen" (i.e., only the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY). Some days, I'll give you the exact letters; other days I'll only tell you which letters are NOT used, leaving you the extra chore.)

WINDY SHEAF
10x10 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x5 rectangle contains all the letters exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to spell out a U.S. President's quote, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day, 1/29. He was 54 years old when he was inducted into office as the 25th President.

The answers:
“That’s all a man can hope for during his lifetime – to set an example – and when he is dead, to be an inspiration for history.”
William McKinley





Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 9x9 AEIOU Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word INOCULATE.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Presidential Sudoku for 1/29/2015

A President of the United States was born on this day, 1/29. He was 54 years old when he was inducted into office as the 25th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to spell out one of his quotes.

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

DEPTHS
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

FLUNKY
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 a quote from the President born on this date in history

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2015, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 1/29/2015

Today’s 9x9 AEIOU Classic Sudoku puzzle is based on the word INOCULATE.

INOCULATE
AEIOU Sudoku: 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 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY except AOWY (spelling out UNSHIFTED).

A new puzzle coming right up.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 1/28/2015

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle contains all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except four.

(In 2015, every daily puzzle is composed of only the distinct letters in "two thousand fifteen" and "twenty fifteen" (i.e., only the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY). Some days, I'll give you the exact letters; other days I'll only tell you which letters are NOT used, leaving you the extra chore.)

TWOHUSANDFIEY-AOWY
9x9 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell 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 WHYDUNIT.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 1/27/2015

Today’s 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle contains all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except five.

(In 2015, every daily puzzle is composed of only the distinct letters in "two thousand fifteen" and "twenty fifteen" (i.e., only the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY). Some days, I'll give you the exact letters; other days I'll only tell you which letters are NOT used, leaving you the extra chore.)

WHYDUNIT
8x8 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains all the letters 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 SHOWED.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, January 26, 2015

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 1/26/2015

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

SHOWED
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

Solutions to the Sunday Punnish Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out a "never die" pun.



A new puzzle comes your way in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge AEIOU 12x12 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle was based on all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except F (spelling out EASY WHODUNIT).


A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, January 25, 2015

New Word Sudoku (Punnish Sudoku) Puzzles for Sunday, 1/25/2015

Old hypochondriacs never die, they just lose their grippe.

Like Saturday Swifties, Sunday puns want you to groan out loud. They…never die.

CRAG BUMP
8x8 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x4 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

ZONKED
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 pun

Solutions first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

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Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 1/25/2015

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle contains all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except one.

(In 2015, every daily puzzle is composed of only the distinct letters in "two thousand fifteen" and "twenty fifteen" (i.e., only the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY). Some days, I'll give you the exact letters; other days I'll only tell you which letters are NOT used, leaving you the extra chore.)

TWOHUSANDFIEY-F
Sunday Challenge: AEIOU Sudoku: 12x12 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x4 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

Solution first thing in the morning.

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 continues the story line begun at the beginning of the month; someone (not Tom!) is in serious trouble for stealing something!



The Sunday Punnish Word Sudoku in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, January 24, 2015

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 1/24/2015

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.

Tom is watching this one from the prosecutor's bench...

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

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

VOWING
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 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle was based on all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except AFS (spelling out WHODUNIT YE).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, January 23, 2015

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 1/23/2015

Today’s 10x10 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle contains all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except three.

(In 2015, every daily puzzle is composed of only the distinct letters in "two thousand fifteen" and "twenty fifteen" (i.e., only the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY). Some days, I'll give you the exact letters; other days I'll only tell you which letters are NOT used, leaving you the extra chore.)

TWOHUSANDFIEY-AFS
10x10 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x5 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave