New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 11/5/2011

Mutton makes men macho," bleated Tom sheepishly.

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.

Fair warning: Tom is on vacation.

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

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

PIG STY
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 BACKDROPS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

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

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

BACKDROPS
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 NEUROGLIA.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 11/3/2011

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

NEUROGLIA
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 Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku II

Yesterday’s second Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine a U.S. President’s name and birthplace, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1795. He was 49 when he was inducted into office as the 11th President.

The answers:
James Knox Polk
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku I

Solution to Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku
Yesterday’s first Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine a U.S. President’s name and birthplace, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1865. He was 55 when he was inducted into office as the 29th President.

The answers:
Warren Gamaliel Harding
Corsica, Ohio

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to State Sudoku II

Yesterday's second State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name a U.S. state and its motto, given this clue:

This state is one of two states that entered the union on the same day, 11/2/1889, the 39th and 40th states to join the union.

The answers: North Dakota: “Liberty and union, now and forever: one and inseparable”

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to State Sudoku I

Yesterday's first State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name a U.S. state and its motto, given this clue:

This state is one of two states that entered the union on the same day, 11/2/1889, the 39th and 40th states to join the union.

The answers: South Dakota: “Under God the people rule”

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram HAIRY BELT.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Presidential Sudoku II for 11/2/2011

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1795. He was 49 when he was inducted into office as the 11th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and place of birth.

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

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

PLUNKS
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.)

Presidential Sudoku I for 11/2/2011

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1865. He was 55 when he was inducted into office as the 29th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and place of birth.

GO RANCID
8x8 Word Sudoku
Each row, column, 2x4 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

WHELMS
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.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku II

This state is one of two states that entered the union on the same day, 11/2/1889, the 39th and 40th states to join the union.

WAIVED

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

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

FLUNKY
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains 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 and its motto

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.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku I

This state is one of two states that entered the union on the same day, 11/2/1889, the 39th and 40th states to join the union.

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

NOUGHT
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x4 rectangle and set of circled cells contains 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 and its motto

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, 11/2/2011

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

HAIRY BELT
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

Solutions to Yesterday’s Letter Run Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s puzzles explored the common phrases containing all the letters in the letter run ABCMNOXYZ.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra (Letter Run) Word Sudoku Puzzle for 11/1/2011

(from www.Wordle.net) Words and phrases containing all the letters in the letter run IKLMNO

What common phrases contain all the letters in the letters run ABCMNOXYZ? This month’s Letter Run Qudoku puzzle set challenges you to find out. Yes, it’s the same letter run you encountered in January; but all the answers are different!

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

BIZ POX
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the words exactly once
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cells in the quote grid to spell out common phrases containing all the letters in the letter run ABCMNOXYZ

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 11/1/2011

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

GARFUNKEL
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 State Sudoku

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name a U.S. state and its motto, given this clue:

This state entered the union on 10/31/1864, the 36th state to join the union.

The answers: Nevada: “All for Our Country”

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave