New Word Sudoku Puzzles (Qudoku!) for Saturday, 3/7/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzles (Qudoku!) for Saturday, 3/7/2009

Daylight Saving Time, the convention of advancing clocks so that afternoons have more daylight and mornings have less, begins tomorrow morning at two a.m. That’s the time that I’ve scheduled automatic publication of the solutions to today’s Word Sudoku puzzles. So in how many hours will the solutions appear? The apparent difficulty of answering such questions, especially when the begin- and end-dates keep changing, has kept DST (or summertime, as they call it in the U.K.) controversial throughout its history.

Benjamin Franklin is credited with first suggesting Daylight Saving Time in 1784. But it didn’t really catch on until World War I. During DST, the sun rises one hour later in the morning, according to the reset clock, and sets one hour later in the evening. The U.S. government claims it saves energy. There are a lot of doubters. Wikipedia has a great map showing which countries follow the convention. And TimeandDate.com has a nice explanation of DST.

I celebrate the time change by offering you two Qudoku puzzle sets, each based on three 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzles. The first puzzle set spells out a quote by Congressman Edward Markey (D-MA), as quoted in the Associated Press in the summer of 2005.

STURDY
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

BEHALF
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

MOVING
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled letters contains the letters in each anagram exactly once
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cell in the quote grid to spell out the quote

The second puzzle spells out a famous song lyric that questions why we even ask…

WORKED
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

THINGS
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

CYMBAL
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
In each puzzle, each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled letters contains the letters in each anagram exactly once
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cell in the quote grid to spell out the lyric

Solutions first thing in the morning, at whatever time that may be.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 3/6/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 3/6/2009

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

NERVOUSLY
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 Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words RUSTY NAIL.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 3/5/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 3/5/2009

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words RUSTY NAIL.

RUSTY NAIL
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 3/4/2009 State Sudoku

Solution to 3/4/2009 State Sudoku

Yesterday’s State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name the state and its nickname, given two 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzles and this clue:

This state entered the union on March 4, 1791, the 14th state.

The answers: Vermont: The Green Mountain State

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 3/4/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 3/4/2009

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

HAILSTONE
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

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on March 4, 1791, the 14th state.

SOUGHT
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

REMAIN
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and the set of circled cells contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once; copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the state nickname (on the first line) and the state name (on the last).

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2009, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Solution to 3/3/2009 State Sudoku

Solution to 3/3/2009 State Sudoku

Yesterday’s State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name the state and its nickname, given two 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzles and this clue:

This state entered the union on March 3, 1845, the 27th state.

The answers: Florida: The Sunshine State

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 3/3/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 3/3/2009

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

OUTLANDER
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

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on March 3, 1845, the 27th state.

RETAIN
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

SHOULD
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and the set of circled cells contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once; copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the state nickname (on the first line) and the state name (on the last).

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2009, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 3/2/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 3/2/2009

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

RESOLVING
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

Solutions to 3/1/2009 Extra Word Sudoku Puzzles

Solutions to 3/1/2009 Extra Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s extra “Karmic Qudoku” puzzle set was based on a karmic saying found in the wonderful little book “instant karma: 8,879 ways to give yourself and others good fortune right now” by Dr. Barbara Ann Kipfer (www.thingstobehappyabout.com/); the particular choice of saying was highly influenced by Thomas Friedman’s book “Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution—And How It Can Renew America” (www.thomaslfriedman.com/bookshelf/hot-flat-and-crowded), although I'm not for even one moment implying that the karmic saying sums even part of Mr. Friedman's work!

Today's regular 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is coming right up.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to 3/1/2009 State Sudoku 2

Solution to 3/1/2009 State Sudoku 2

Yesterday’s second State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name the state and its nickname, given two 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzles and this clue:

This state entered the union on March 1, 1867, the 37th state.

The answers: Nebraska: The Cornhusker State

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to 3/1/2009 State Sudoku

Solution to 3/1/2009 State Sudoku

Yesterday’s State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name the state and its nickname, given two 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzles and this clue:

This state entered the union on March 1, 1803, the 17th state.

The answers: Ohio: The Buckeye State

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram DOGMA CIPHERS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra Word Sudoku (Karmic Qudoku!) Puzzle for Sunday, 3/1/2009

Extra Word Sudoku (Karmic Qudoku!) Puzzle for Sunday, 3/1/2009

Today’s extra Qudoku puzzle set comes from my further reading a little book with big content: “instant karma: 8,879 ways to give yourself and others good fortune right now” by Dr. Barbara Ann Kipfer. I first used one of Dr. Kipfer’s karmic sayings in a puzzle exactly one month ago, on 2/1/2009, and stated then that I might do it monthly. Well, here it is, a month later, and I’ve been listening to the audiobook of Thomas Friedman’s “Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution—And How It Can Renew America.” Friedman is a Pulitzer-Prize winning author and journalist who contributes op-ed pieces to The New York Times. He will make a speech in my home town of Portland, Oregon Monday 3/9. When you’re skimming through “instant karma” and you’re listening to “Hot, Flat and Crowded,” certain karmic sayings tend to stand out!

Note the ‘gimme’ in the puzzles: One letter is numbered both 3 and 13 in the quote grid. If you figure out that letter in one Word Sudoku puzzle, it will help you with the other puzzle also using that letter. And a quick examination of the anagrams should tell you what letter that is!

RANDOM
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

SKETCH
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

MY GULF
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled letters contains the letters in the anagram exactly once
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cell in the quote grid to spell out the quote

Solutions in the morning. Please check out Dr. Kipfer’s Web site, www.thingstobehappyabout.com/; her “instant karma” book from Workman Publishing is available from Amazon at www.amazon.com/Instant-Karma-Barbara-Ann-Kipfer/dp/0761128042.

Thomas Friedman’s book “Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution—And How It Can Renew America” from publisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux is described online at Friedman’s Website www.thomaslfriedman.com/bookshelf/hot-flat-and-crowded and is available from Amazon at www.amazon.com/Hot-Flat-Crowded-Revolution-America/dp/0374166854.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 3/1/2009

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 3/1/2009

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram DOGMA CIPHERS.

DOGMA CIPHERS
Sunday Challenge: 12x12 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 © 2009, David H. Thompson. All rights reserved. You have my permission to print single copies for your individual solving pleasure, but you may not collect or further distribute these puzzles in any way without my explicit written permission. Please contact me through this blog's comment feature. And please tell your puzzle-loving friends about this blog. Thank you!)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku 2

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku 2

This state also entered the union on March 1, 1867, the 37th state.

TO BUNK
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

SEARCH
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and the set of circled cells contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once; copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the state nickname (on the first line) and the state name (on the last).

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2009, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on March 1, 1803, the 17th state.

BEAUTY
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

I SHOCK
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and the set of circled cells contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once; copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the state nickname (on the first line) and the state name (on the last).

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2009, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word MELTDOWNS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave