Extra Word Sudoku Puzzle for the Vernal Equinox (first day of spring), Friday, March 20, 2015

Today’s extra puzzles use a similar theme to the daily puzzles this year. The daily puzzles use only the distinct letters in the names of the year, TWO THOUSAND FIFTEEN and TWENTY FIFTEEN. The extra puzzles that show up on some of this year’s holidays or other dates of note use only the distinct letters in the name of that particular day. So today’s puzzles only use the distinct letters in VERNAL EQUINOX (FIRST DAY OF SPRING). And, breaking tradition, this posting isn’t early in the morning. Instead, it’s posting at the minute that spring begins: 3:45 PM PDT.

While each puzzle spells out a different word or words, puzzles of the same dimensions all use the same letters!

OPUS, VERILY
10x10 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x5 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

OPUS, VERILY
10x10 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x5 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

OPUS, VERILY
10x10 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x5 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

‘TIS DANGER
9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

‘TIS DANGER
9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

‘TIS DANGER
9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

‘TIS DANGER
9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

‘TIS DANGER
9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

RATE SIGN
8x8 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

RATE SIGN
8x8 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

RATE SIGN
8x8 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

RATE SIGN
8x8 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

RATE SIGN
8x8 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

RATE SIGN
8x8 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

RATE SIGN
8x8 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

RATE SIGN
8x8 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

RATE SIGN
8x8 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

RATE SIGN
8x8 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

EL TSAR
6x6 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

EL TSAR
6x6 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

EL TSAR
6x6 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

EL TSAR
6x6 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

EL TSAR
6x6 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

EL TSAR
6x6 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

EL TSAR
6x6 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

EL TSAR
6x6 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

EL TSAR
6x6 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

EL TSAR
6x6 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

Solutions tomorrow afternoon.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 3/20/2015

Today’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle contains all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except three.

FIE ASTOUND
AEIOU Sudoku: 10x10 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x5 rectangle contains all the letters exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 9x9 AEIOU Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word NOCTUIDAE.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 3/19/2015

Today’s 9x9 AEIOU Classic Sudoku puzzle is based on the word NOCTUIDAE.

NOCTUIDAE
AEIOU Sudoku: 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

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to spell out a U.S. President's quote, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day, 3/18. He was 47 years old when he was inducted into office as the 22nd President.

The answers:
“A man is known by the company he keeps, and also by the company from which he is kept out.”
Grover Cleveland

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 9x9 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY except DEUY (spelling out WHATS INFO).

A new puzzle coming right up.

Thanks,
--Dave

Presidential Sudoku for 3/18/2015

A President of the United States was born on this day, 3/18. He was 47 years old when he was inducted into office as the 22nd President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to spell out one of his quotes.

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

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

THERMS
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
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cells in the quote grid to spell out a quote from the President born on this date in history

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2015, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 3/18/2015

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle contains all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except four.

(In 2015, every daily puzzle is composed of only the distinct letters in "two thousand fifteen" and "twenty fifteen" (i.e., only the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY). Some days, I'll give you the exact letters; other days I'll only tell you which letters are NOT used, leaving you the extra chore.)

TWOHUSANDFIEY-DEUY
9x9 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell down the diagonal

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 8x8 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY except AFHWY (spelling out DINES OUT).

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 3/17/2015

Today’s 8x8 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku puzzle contains all the letters in TWOHUSANDFIEY except five.

(In 2015, every daily puzzle is composed of only the distinct letters in "two thousand fifteen" and "twenty fifteen" (i.e., only the letters TWOHUSANDFIEY). Some days, I'll give you the exact letters; other days I'll only tell you which letters are NOT used, leaving you the extra chore.)

TWOHUSANDFIEY-AFHWY
8x8 Hidden Word, Takeaway Letter Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains all the remaining letters exactly once
The hidden word or words spell 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 spell out a U.S. President's quote, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day, 3/16. He was 57 years old when he was inducted into office as the 4th President.

The answers:
“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.”
James Madison

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word WASHED.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Presidential Sudoku for 3/16/2015

A President of the United States was born on this day, 3/16. He was 57 years old when he was inducted into office as the 4th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to spell out one of his quotes.

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

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

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

DROWNS
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 a quote from the President born on this date in history

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2015, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 3/16/2015

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

WASHED
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 Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to spell out a U.S. President's quote, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day, 3/15. He was 61 years old when he was inducted into office as the 7th President.

The answers:
“Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.”
Andrew Jackson

Thanks,
--Dave

Solutions to the Sunday Punnish Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out a "never die" pun.

A new puzzle comes your way in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave