Solution to State Sudoku

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to spell out the origin of a U.S. state name, given this clue:

This state entered the union 9/9/1850, the 31st state.

The answers: California: From book by Garcia Ordóñez de Montalvo, c. 1500, “Las Sergas de Esplandián”

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 9/9/2014

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

SELZNICK
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

Solutions to Yesterday’s Extra Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s two extra Qudoku puzzle sets spelled out a few quotes about beautiful, meaningful design and clear communication.

Thanks,
--Dave

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union 9/9/1850, the 31st state. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles to spell out the origin of the state's name.

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

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

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

ZONKED
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 and its origin

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

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Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word words SEA HOG.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzles for Monday, 9/8/2014

On the second Monday of each month in 2014, I’ll present you with a few extra Qudoku—Quotable Sudoku—puzzles presenting quotes from interesting people or on interesting topics.

Tufte and Shaw comment on design and communication this time. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles to uncover these meaningful quotes.

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

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

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

THYMUS
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

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

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

TRUISM
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

Puzzle solutions in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 9/8/2014

Today’s 6x6 Sudoku puzzle is based on the words SEA HOG.

SEA HOG
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 12x12 Missing Letter, Hidden Word (AEIOU) Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram OCULAR HIP (+SET) (TRICEPHALOUS).

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 9/7/2014

Today’s 12x12 Missing Letter, Hidden Word (AEIOU) Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram OCULAR HIP.

(In 2014, every Sunday Challenge--and every 9x9 Hidden Word puzzle on Wednesdays--contains three letters in common: SET.)

OCULAR HIP

Sunday Challenge: AEIOU Sudoku: 12x12 Missing Letter (SET) 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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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 an expert in animal behavior.

The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 9/6/2014

Perhaps I will," said Tom with all his might.

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

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

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

PRIMLY
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 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word SECULARITY.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 9/5/2014

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

SECULARITY
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 Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 9/4/2014

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

SEALPOINT
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 9x9 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram MY RICH (+SET) (CHEMISTRY).

A new puzzle in a couple of hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 9/3/2014

Today’s 9x9 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on letters in the anagram MY RICH .

(In 2014, every Wednesday's Hidden Word Puzzle--and every 12x12 Sunday Challenge--contains three letters in common: SET.)

MY RICH
9x9 Missing Letter (SET) 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 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word SEDGWICK.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 9/2/2014

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

SEDGWICK
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 word SELINA.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 9/1/2014

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

SELINA
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 12x12 Missing Letter, Hidden Word (AEIOU) Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram NIL VAPOUR (+SET) (PULVERATIONS).

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave