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

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle sets spelled out names of scientists, inventors and reasonably famous people celebrating birthdays this month.

The answers:
Clark Gable, 2/1/1901
Susan B. Anthony, 2/15/1820
Jennifer Love Hewitt, 2/21/1979
Josh Groban, 2/27/1981

Charles Lindbergh, 2/4/1902
Thomas Alva Edison, 2/11/1847
Steve Jobs, 2/24/1955
Linus C. Pauling, 2/28/1901

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words FACING UP TO.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra (Birthday) Word Sudoku Puzzles for 2/15/2013

On the 15th of each month I’ll challenge you to solve two extra Qudoku puzzle sets spelling out a few people celebrating birthdays during the month. One group is more-or-less modern-day people you should recognize—they’re all in the news or on the screen. The other group consists of scientists and inventors, past and present, who have advanced the cause through their genius.

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

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

FIGHTS
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

BANJOS
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

PLIGHT
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 Friday, 2/15/2013

Today’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words FACING UP TO.

FACING UP TO
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

Solution to State Sudoku II

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

This state also entered the union on 2/14, in 1912, the 48th state.

The answers: Arizona: Palo Verde; Saguaro Cactus Blossom

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to State Sudoku I

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

This state entered the union 2/14/1859, the 33rd state.

The answers: Oregon: Douglas Fir; Oregon Grape

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku II

This state also entered the union on 2/14, in 1912, the 48th state.

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

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

ZINGED
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's name, its state tree and state flower

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2013, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku I

This state entered the union 2/14/1859, the 33rd state.

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

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

GROUPS
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's name, its state tree and state flower

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2013, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 2/14/2013

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

FELDSPATH
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
DEFY TUNIC (FECUNDITY).

A new puzzle in a couple of hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 2/13/2013

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

DEFY TUNIC
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 Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine the names of a U.S. President and his Vice Presidents, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day. He was inducted into office as the 16th President.

The answers:

Abraham Lincoln: Hannibal Hamlin; Andrew Johnson

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word FELDSPAR.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Presidential Sudoku for 2/12/2013

A President of the United States was born on this day. He was inducted into office as the 16th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine the names of this President and his Vice President(s).

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

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

WHELMS
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 names of the President born on this day and his Vice Presidents

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2013, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 2/12/2013

Today’s 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word FELDSPAR.

FELDSPAR
8x8 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle 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 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word FERMAT.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 2/11/2013

Today’s 6x6 Sudoku puzzle is based on the word FERMAT.

FERMAT
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle 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 FILMED CANOPY (FIELD COMPANY).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 2/10/2013

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

FILMED CANOPY
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

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Solution to Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine the names of a U.S. President and his Vice Presidents, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day. He was inducted into office as the 9th President.

The answers:

William Henry Harrison: John Tyler

Thanks,
--Dave