Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on September 9, 1850, the 31st state.

SORTED
6X6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

IN HALF
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 Puzzle for Wednesday, 9/9/2009

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

MONASTERY
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 Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram SO, BREVITY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 9/8/2009

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram SO, BREVITY.

SO, BREVITY
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 Qudoku puzzle sets celebrated Labor Day in the U.S.




A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 9/7/2009

America uses the first Monday in September to remember the contributions workers have made to our country’s well-being. And to mark the end of summer and heading back to school!

But make no mistake: this day was created by the American labor movement. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated September 5, 1882, in New York City, planned by the Central Labor Union. Parades are traditional; the U.S. Department of Labor’s history of the day (http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/laborday.htm) says the original designers wanted to demonstrate trade and labor organizations’ esprit de corps.

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

CADETS
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 the quote




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

DUMBLY
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

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 www.thingstobehappyabout.com/).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram GUY MAPS CHOIR.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Sunday, 9/6/2009

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.

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

CUE BOY
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled letters contains the letters in the anagram exactly once

FORMAL
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, http://www.thingstobehappyabout.com/, and her "instant karma" book from Workman Publishing is available from Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Karma-Barbara-Ann-Kipfer/dp/0761128042.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 9/6/2009

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram GUY MAPS CHOIR.

GUY MAPS CHOIR
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 © 2008, 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 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 should seek the advice of an expert hair stylist.

The Sunday Challenge, a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle, in just a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 9/5/2009

" 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.

TWIN HALF
Swifty Sudoku: 8x8 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x4 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the words exactly once

EMBODY
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 IMPACTFUL.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 9/4/2009

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

IMPACTFUL
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 words OLIVE GRAY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 9/3/2009

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words OLIVE GRAY.

OLIVE GRAY
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 Puzzles

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 9/2/2009

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

EPONYMIST
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 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word RINGBOLTS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 9/1/2009

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

RINGBOLTS
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 Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 8/31/2009

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

DANGEROUS
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 the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram OH KEPT GRAINY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 8/30/2009

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram OH KEPT GRAINY.

OH KEPT GRAINY
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 © 2008, 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 to follow this blog. Thank you!)