New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 4/3/2012

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

INTRADOS
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 CARIBE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Yesterday’s Extra Word Sudoku (Qudoku) Puzzle

Yesterday’s extra Qudoku puzzle set spelled out five anagrams of what yesterday was: April Fool’s Day.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 4/2/2012

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

CARIBE
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

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

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out a quote by Jane Goodall, born on the 3rd of this month in 1934.

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 BACON GUILTED.

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Sunday, 4/1/2012

As you might guess, I do the daily crosswords in the newspaper. Sundays, I especially enjoy Frank Longo’s Premier Crossword that appears in Portland’s newspaper, The Oregonian. Today, Frank outdid himself in cleverness—which, if you do any of his crosswords, you know is really saying something! He played off seven anagrams of today, each 13 letters (not counting spaces or punctuation, of course).

I present you an extra Qudoku puzzle set in honor of today, inspired by Mr. Longo!

SIP OF LARDY
10x10 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x5 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 descriptions of today

Solutions tomorrow.

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra (Birthday) Word Sudoku Puzzle for 4/1/2012

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

Today’s quote comes from Jane Goodall, born on the 3rd of this month in 1934.

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

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

WINKED
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

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 4/1/2012

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

BACON GUILTED
Sunday Challenge: AEIOU Sudoku: 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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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 doesn’t know how to share.

The Sunday Challenge in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 3/31/2012

My glasses are fogged up," said Tom optimistically.

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.

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

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

VINYLS
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 3-Letter Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram ARC GLEN SIT.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 3/30/2012

Today’s 10x10 3-Letter Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the anagram ARC GLEN SIT.

ARC GLEN
3-Letter Sudoku: 10x10 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x5 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

Solution to Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

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

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1790. He was 51 when he was inducted into office as the 10th President.

The answers:

John Tyler, Jr.: His Accidency

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 3-Letter Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram DUAL EN SIT.

A new puzzle coming right up!

Thanks,
--Dave

Presidential Sudoku for 3/29/2011

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1790. He was 51 when he was inducted into office as the 10th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and one common nickname.

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

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

JOINTS
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

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New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 3/29/2012

Today’s 9x9 3-Letter Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the anagram DUAL EN SIT.

DUAL EN
3-Letter Sudoku: 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 Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 3-Letter Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram BOY ELK SIT.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 3/28/2012

Today’s 9x9 3-Letter Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on letters in the anagram BOY ELK SIT.

BOY ELK
3-Letter Sudoku: 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 Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 8x8 3-Letter Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram UH, MAN, SIT.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave