Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Presidential Sudoku for 4/13/2011

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1743. He was 57 when he was inducted into office as the 3rd President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and place of birth.

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

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

MUTELY
6x6 Word Sudoku
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the President’s name (on the first line) and his place of birth (on the last)

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2011, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 4/13/2011

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

MOCHA SUIT
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 Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 4/12/2011

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

MISROUTED
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 TREADINGS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, April 11, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 4/11/2011

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

TREADINGS
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 FUMBLED ON AIR.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 4/10/2011

Today’s 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram FUMBLED ON AIR.

FUMBLED ON AIR
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, 2010, 2011, 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 respects many cultures.



The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, April 9, 2011

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 4/9/2011

Oh goody! Another blackout!” said Tom delightedly.
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 that will make you groan out loud.

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

HECKLING
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 WRECKINGS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, April 8, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 4/8/2011

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

WRECKINGS
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 CAROUSING.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, April 7, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 4/7/2011

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

CAROUSING
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 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram FAIR BULGE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 4/6/2011

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

FAIR BULGE
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 Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 4/5/2011

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

DRIVEWAYS
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 FLECTIONS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Monday, April 4, 2011

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 4/4/2011

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

FLECTIONS
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 EXPOSING BACK.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 4/3/2011

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

EXPOSING BACK
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, 2010, 2011, 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 beef.



The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, April 2, 2011

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 4/2/2011

Oh my goodness!" said Tom graciously.
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 that will make you groan out loud.

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

NTH FOP
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

Solutions to Yesterday’s Word from Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s puzzles explored the words found within—and the phrases using only the letters in—the word ALTRUISM.






A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, April 1, 2011

Extra (Word from Word) Sudoku Puzzle for 4/1/2011


(from http://www.wordle.net/) 5- and 7-letter words found in the 8-letter word ALTRUISM

Given one word, how many other words can you find inside? This month’s Word from Word Qudoku puzzle set challenges you to discover just a few of the words hidden inside the word ALTRUISM, as well as a few of the words or phrases that can be formed using only letters in this word.

Your first challenge is to determine which letters are being used in each puzzle.

ALTRUISM-LS
6x6 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle contains the letters exactly once
The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

ALTRUISM-UM
6x6 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle contains the letters exactly once
The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

ALTRUISM
8x8 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains the letters exactly once
The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

ALTRUISM
8x8 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains the letters exactly once
The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

ALTRUISM
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 common phrases containing only letters in the word ALTRUISM

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 4/1/2011

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

PROFLUENT
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 VOCALIZES.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave