Saturday, November 22, 2008

Solution to Friday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Friday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words EQUAL SIGN.
A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, November 21, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 11/21/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 11/21/2008

Today’s Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words EQUAL SIGN.

EQUAL SIGN
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Thursday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word PORTABLES.
A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, November 20, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 11/20/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 11/20/2008

Today’s Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word PORTABLES.

PORTABLES
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning. And next week, in honor of Thanksgiving, I'll present you three days of "Qudoku" puzzles my (copyrighted!) term for a set of one or more Word Sudoku puzzles that, as you solve them, provide you the missing letters in a quote.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word SCRAWLING.
A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 11/19/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 11/19/2008

Today’s Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word SCRAWLING.

SCRAWLING
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram LASTING WZ.
A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 11/18/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 11/18/2008

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram LASTING WZ.

LASTING WZ
9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain 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 Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word OVERSIGHT.

A new puzzle for you in just a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, November 17, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 11/17/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 11/17/2008

Today's 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word OVERSIGHT.

OVERSIGHT
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle

The Sunday Challenge from yesterday was based on the letters in the anagram PURE LYING ADS.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 11/16/2008

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 11/16/2008

Today's Sunday Challenge, a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle, is based on the letters in the anagram PURE LYING ADS. The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal.

PURE LYING ADS
Sunday Challenge: 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x4 rectangle contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once
The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

Solution first thing Monday morning,

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's puzzle was based on the word AFTERGLOW.

The Sunday Challenge coming your way in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, November 15, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 11/15/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 11/15/2008

Today's 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word AFTERGLOW.

AFTERGLOW
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning. And later tomorrow, the Sunday Challenge: a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle!

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word GOURMANDS.

A new puzzle in just a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, November 14, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 11/14/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 11/14/2008

Today's 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle is based on the word GOURMANDS.

GOURMANDS
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing Saturday morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word DISEMBARK.
A new puzzle for you in just a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, November 13, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 11/13/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 11/13/2008

Today's 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word DISEMBARK.

DISEMBARK
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle


Yesterday's 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word INSPECTOR.


A new puzzle in a little bit.


Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 11/12/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 11/12/2008

Today's Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word INSPECTOR.

INSPECTOR
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday's Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzles

Solution to Tuesday's Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday's Word Sudoku puzzles, in honor of Veteran's Day, were based on the letters in the anagrams LOWER NAVY and WHY COMERS, respectively.


A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzles for Veteran's Day, 11/11/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzles for Veteran's Day, 11/11/2008

Two Hidden Word Sudoku puzzles for you today, in honor of Veteran's Day. The first is based on the letters in the anagram LOWER NAVY.

LOWER NAVY
9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once
The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

The second Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle in honor of what this day stands for is based on the letters in the anagram WHY COMERS.

WHY COMERS
9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once
The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

Solutions first thing in the morning. If you're an American, or in America, please say "Thanks!" to a Vet today. The debt we owe them is both incalculable and not really understandable, if you're not a Vet. Thanks! to my brother Phil, who served two terms in 'Nam in the late 60s and the early 70s, and my brother Patrick, who served in foreign lands a bit later, in the cold war. They paid a price so that I and many others didn't have to. Thanks, Bro's!

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words TOWN CLERK.

Two puzzles for you in a bit--both in honor of Veteran's Day.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, November 10, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 11/10/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 11/10/2008

Today's Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words TOWN CLERK.

TOWN CLERK
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution tomorrow morning.

Also, since tomorrow is a holiday, I'll present an extra puzzle tomorrow in honor of Veteran's Day.

And while I'm at it, please let me remind you to not miss my Thanksgiving Holiday puzzles, beginning Wednesday 11/26 and running through Friday 11/28--a series of what I call Qudoku © puzzles--Sudoku puzzles that supply letters to fill in quotes.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's tough Sunday Challenge, a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram LUCID NAVY JET.

A new puzzle for you in just a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 11/9/2008

Sunday Challenge: New Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 11/9/2008


Today's Sunday Challenge, a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle, is based on the letters in the anagram LUCID NAVY JET.


LUCID NAVY JET
Sunday Challenge: 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x4 rectangle contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once
The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

Solution first thing Monday morning.


Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Saturday's Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Saturday's Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word NORMALIZE.

The Sunday Challenge in just a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, November 8, 2008

New Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 11/8/2008

New Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 11/8/2008


Today's Saturday; every other Saturday I present you a slightly different kind of Word Sudoku puzzle that also incorporates the diagonals. Today's Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word NORMALIZE.


NORMALIZE
9x9 Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each diagonal, row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once


Solution tomorrow, along with the Sunday Challenge, a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle.


Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word UPRIGHTED.
A new puzzle, a 9x9 Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle, in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, November 7, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 11/7/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 11/7/2008

Today's puzzle is based on the word UPRIGHTED.

UPRIGHTED
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning. And tomorrow being an every-other-Saturday, I'll present you a Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle. And don't forget to come on back Sunday, when I present your usual Sunday Challenge.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word EMULATION.
A new Word Sudoku puzzle for you in just a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, November 6, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 11/6/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 11/6/2008


Today's Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word EMULATION.


EMULATION
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once


Solution first thing in the morning.


Thanks,
--Dave

Solutions to Wednesday's Presidential Word Sudoku Puzzles

Solutions to Wednesday's Presidential Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday's Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle variants were created in honor of the winners in yesterday's Presidential election. The first was based on the letters in the anagram DIME BANJO. It translates into A DEM IN JOB, with the winners' first initials and last names: B. OBAMA and J. BIDEN.

The second Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle variant was based on the letter in the anagram ACES BY NOW, which fits, don't you think? The phrase spelled down most of the diagonal is Senator Barack Obama's campaign slogan, YES WE CAN.

A new puzzle for you in just a bit.

Thanks,
Dave

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

New (Presidential!) Word Sudoku Puzzles for Wednesday, 11/5/2008

New (Presidential!) Word Sudoku Puzzles for Wednesday, 11/5/2008

We have a winner! In honor of America's new President-elect and his running mate, I present you two variations on a Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle. In the first, based on the letters in the anagram DIME BANJO, the hidden phrase runs across the bottom; the winners' first initials and last names are also highlighted.

DIME BANJO

9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle (variant)
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once
The hidden phrase is spelled across the bottom row; the hidden names are also highlighted

The second Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle variant is based on the letters in the anagram ACES BY NOW. The hidden phrase runs most of the way down the diagonal, and repeats a letter.

ACES BY NOW
9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle (variant)
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once
The hidden phrase is spelled down most of the diagonal; one letter repeats

Solutions first thing in the morning!

Thanks,
--Dave

Solutions to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Solutions to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Thank goodness the political season is over. That lasted forever. Yesterday's Word Sudoku puzzles had some vague ties to election day and what it stands for. The first puzzle, a 9x9 Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word VOLUNTARY; the second, a 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle, was based on the letters in the anagram GAVE SWIRL.

A new puzzle in a bit.
Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, U.S. Election Day, 11/4/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, U.S. Election Day, 11/4/2008


Lots of choices for American voters today. The Presidential campaign is finally OVER! Whew. But lots of other important decisions must be made today, as well, on the local level. Vote! As my Mom used to say, you have no right to complain if you don't exercise your responsibility to vote.


In honor of this day, I present you two puzzles, one a Diagonal 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle, and the other a 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle.


The diagonal puzzle is based on the word VOLUNTARY.


VOLUNTARY
9x9 Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each diagonal, row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once


The Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram GAVE SWIRL.


GAVE SWIRL
9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once
The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal


Solutions first thing in the morning.


Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word ROYALTIES.
A new puzzle for you in a bit; they're tied to this day: Election Day!

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, November 3, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 11/3/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 11/3/2008

Today's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word ROYALTIES.

ROYALTIES
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Sunday Challenge was based on the letters in the anagram TRUE BAY CHILD.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Sunday Challenge: New Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle for 11/2/2008

Sunday Challenge: New Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle for 11/2/2008

Today's Sunday Challenge, a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle, is based on the letters in the anagram TRUE BAY CHILD.

TRUE BAY CHILD
Sunday Challenge: 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x4 rectangle contain 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 Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words VICE SQUAD.
The Sunday Challenge in just a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, November 1, 2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 11/1/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 11/1/2008

Today's Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words VICE SQUAD.

VICE SQUAD
Classic 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution tomorrow morning, and then a bit later, the Sunday Challenge.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solutions to Friday's Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzles

Solutions to Friday's Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday's Halloween-inspired 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzles were based on the letters in the anagrams HE TAN GRIM and IQ GAVE RUN, respectively.
A new puzzle for you in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave