New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 8/8/2009

" I’d like to make a toast," Tom said warmly.

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 hardly ever said "said" and rarely said anything without a qualifying adverb. A Tom Swifty pun is a parody of this style.

TOP BUY
Swifty Sudoku: 6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the words exactly once

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

PREFIX
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 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word IBUPROFEN.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 8/7/2009

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

IBUPROFEN
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

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 8/6/2009

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

VULGARIZE
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 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words DAIRY COWS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 8/5/2009

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words DAIRY COWS.

DAIRY COWS
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 Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram A RUE NIGHT.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 8/4/2009

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram A RUE NIGHT.

A RUE NIGHT
9x9 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 Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words BACK FORTY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 8/3/2009

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words BACK FORTY.

BACK FORTY
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 Sunday’s 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 (see http://www.thingstobehappyabout.com/).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solutions to Sunday’s Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out three quotes about friendship, on National Friendship Day.






A new classic 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle in just a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Sunday, 8/2/2009

Today’s extra Qudoku puzzle set comes from 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’M NEXT
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled letters contains the letters in the anagram exactly once

HALVED
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 Karmic quote

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

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Sunday, 8/2/2009

photo supplied by Freefoto.com

In 1935, Congress proclaimed the first Sunday of August National Friendship Day, a time to honor our friends, letting them know how special they are to us. Throughout history, some of our most famous songwriters and poets have reminded us of this truism. Today’s three Qudoku puzzle sets provide examples.

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

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

GROWTH
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 quote



FIND EARS
8x8Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x4 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 quote



LONGEVITY
9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 3x3 square and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

FRAUDS
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cells in the quote grid to spell out the quote

Solutions first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to 8/1/2009 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 August 1, 1876, the 38th state.

The answers: Colorado: The Centennial State

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 shows Tom won’t be working with wild animals much longer.

A new puzzle celebrating National Friendship Day, in just a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on August 1, 1876, the 38th state.

ANCHOR
6X6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

LISTED
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

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New Word Sudoku Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 8/1/2009

Don't you know my name?" asked Tom swiftly.

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 hardly ever said "said" and rarely said anything without a qualifying adverb. A Tom Swifty pun is a parody of this style.

FIRSTHAND
Swifty Sudoku: 9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 9x3 square and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

EMPLOY
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 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word HYPNOTIZE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave