New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 11/3/2012

Let's get married," said Tom engagingly.

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 rarely said "said" without a qualifying adverb. A Tom Swifty pun is a parody of this style that will make you groan out loud.

Tom is away today.

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

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

THUMPS
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 Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku II

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

Two Presidents of the United States were born on this day, the second one in 1865. He was 55 when he was inducted into office as the 29th President.

The answers:

Warren Gamaliel Harding: Wobbly Warren

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku I

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine a U.S. President’s name and nickname, given this clue:
Two Presidents of the United States were born on this day, the first one in 1795. He was 49 when he was inducted into office as the 11th President.

The answers:

James Knox Polk: Napoleon of the Stump

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to State Sudoku II

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

This state was one of two to enter the union 11/2/1889, the 39th or 40th state.

The answers: South Dakota; Pierre; Sioux Falls

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to State Sudoku I

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

This state was one of two to enter the union 11/2/1889, the 39th or 40th state.

The answers: North Dakota; Bismarck; Fargo

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word INCUBATORY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Presidential Sudoku II for 11/2/2011

Two Presidents of the United States were born on this day, the second one 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 one common nickname.

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

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

MODERN
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 President's name and one common nickname

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2012, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Presidential Sudoku I for 11/2/2011

Two Presidents of the United States were born on this day, the first one 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 one common nickname.

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

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

SPOKEN
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 President's name and one common nickname

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2012, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku II

This state was one of two to enter the union 11/2/1889, the 39th or 40th state.

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

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

FRUITS
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 state, its Capital and its largest city

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2012, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku I

This state was one of two to enter the union 11/2/1889, the 39th or 40th state.

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

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

CHORDS
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 state, its Capital and its largest city

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2012, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 11/2/2012

Today’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word INCUBATORY.

INCUBATORY
10x10 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x5 rectangle contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solutions to Yesterday’s Extra “Birthday” Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out a quote by Carl Sagan, born on the 9th of this month in 1934.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle coming right up!

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra (Birthday) Word Sudoku Puzzle for 11/1/2012

On the 1st of every month, I’ll present you a Qudoku puzzle set containing a quote from a famous person having a birthday sometime this month.

Today’s quote comes from Carl Sagan, born on the 9th of this month in 1934.

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

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

PLUSHY
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 unveil the list entries

Solutions first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 11/1/2012

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

ASHLERING
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, its capital and largest city, given this clue:

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

The answers: Nevada; Carson City; Las Vegas

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram EACH TURNS (STAUNCHER).

A new puzzle in a couple of hours.

Thanks,
--Dave