New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 10/12/2009

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On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus (1451 - 1505) landed in the Bahamas. He was looking for a new trade route; he ‘discovered’ a new world.

And, apparently, he treated it like it was all his: he enslaved the native peoples he mistakenly called ‘Indians,’ forced Christianity on them, and he and his crew brought with them new diseases the new world had never seen.

A controversy continues to grow over whether America should celebrate this national holiday, given Columbus’ actions. Intrepid discoverer? Or violent slave trader? Or… both? A great exposition of the issue is online at http://www.history.com/content/columbusday.

We remember the occasion with two quotes, one actually pretty darn pompous from Columbus himself, and the other a succinct summary of Columbus’ discovery.

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

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

CURVED
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




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

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

CAVITY
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

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Today is also Thanksgiving Day in Canada. I obviously don’t mark every nation’s holidays; I choose to mark some of Canada’s because I attended graduate school in Toronto. Find a more diverse metropolitan city! I loved the place, loved riding the street cars through the different cultural hubs…loved eating all that food! Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!

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

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

MAKING
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

Solutions 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 EXACT DRY SLIM.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 10/11/2009

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram EXACT DRY SLIM.

EXACT DRY SLIM
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 is studying investing.

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

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 10/10/2009

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.

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

DAY MOVES
8x8 Word 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 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 LOGARITHM.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 10/9/2009

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

LOGARITHM
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 KYPRIANOU.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 10/8/2009

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

KYPRIANOU
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 word PALMISTRY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 10/7/2009

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

PALMISTRY
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 MERCHANTS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 10/6/2009

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

MERCHANTS
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 words CHEST X-RAY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 10/5/2009

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words CHEST X-RAY.

CHEST X-RAY
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 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 MY POLED BRAIN.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Sunday, 10/4/2009

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.

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

FED CAP
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, 10/4/2009

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram MY POLED BRAIN.

MY POLED BRAIN
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 likes his green vegetables.

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

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday 10/3/2009

Bartender, I'll have another martini," Tom said dryly.

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.

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

FORMED
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 LEGATIONS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 10/2/2009

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

LEGATIONS
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 KAISERDOM.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 10/1/2009

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

KAISERDOM
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 word.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave