New Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzles for Wednesday, 12/24/2008

New Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzles for Wednesday, 12/24/2008

Since tomorrow is Christmas, the next few days’ puzzles will each be a bit more challenging “Qudoku”© puzzle. In a Qudoku puzzle set, I give you two Word Sudoku puzzles, often 9x9 grids, but not always. Your job is to solve the the puzzles, copying the circled, numbered letters into the quote grid to spell out the quote.

Today’s first quote is from American Clergyman Roy L. Smith.

SNOWDRIFT
9x9 Qudoku Word Puzzle
Each row, column, 3x3 square and group of circled squares contain the letters in the anagram exactly once
Copy letters in circled cells to the matching numbered cell in the quote

MUCH ALIVE
9x9 Qudoku Word Puzzle
Each row, column, 3x3 square and group of circled squares contain the letters in the anagram exactly once
Copy letters in circled cells to the matching numbered cell in the quote

Today’s second quote is from early twentieth century writer Mary Ellen Chase (1887-1973).

Please note that the first Word Sudoku grid is 8x8, with 2x4 internal rectangles, and the second Word Sudoku grid is 6x6, with 2x3 internal rectangles. Just to keep you on your toes!

MONARCHS
8x8 Qudoku Word Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x4 rectangle and group of circled squares contain the letters in the anagram exactly once
Copy letters in circled cells to the matching numbered cell in the quote

LIFTED
6x6 Qudoku Word Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and group of circled squares contain the letters in the anagram exactly once
Copy letters in circled cells to the matching numbered cell in the quote

Solutions first thing in the morning. And Merry Christmas!

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A couple of new puzzles in a bit--the first in a series of Qudoku© puzzles spelling out quotes about Christmas!

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 12/23/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 12/23/2008

Today’s Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word ANXIOUSLY.

ANXIOUSLY
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning, followed a few hours later by the first in a four-day series of Christmas quote puzzles I call Qudoku©. Solve the one or two Word Sudoku puzzles first; then use the circled, numbered letters to fill in the numbered quote grid, spelling out the quote!

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday’s Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Monday’s Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram I’M NEW CLOG.

A new puzzle in a bit. And since Christmas comes this week, tomorrow through Saturday I’ll present you some Qudoku© puzzles, combining Word Sudoku puzzles and quotes; as you solve the Word Sudoku puzzles, you transfer certain marked letters into the quote grid, filling in the missing letters to discover (or uncover!) the quote.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 12/22/2008

New Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 12/22/2008

Today’s Word Sudoku puzzle is of the Hidden word variety, in a 9x9 grid and based on the letters in the anagram I’M NEW CLOG. The apostrophe, of course, is just for show: it’s not in the hidden word you’ll discover down the diagonal of the Sudoku grid.

I’M NEW CLOG
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution tomorrow.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram FLAP VERY STUN.

A new puzzle coming to you in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 12/21/2008

Sunday Challenge: New Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 12/21/2008

Instead of the usual 9x9 grid size, Sundays you can take on the challenge of a 12x12 grid with internal 3x4 rectangles and a 12-letter hidden word or phrase. It’s tougher than the usual 9x9 grid, but far easier than the newspaper’s 16x16 “Monster” Sudoku!

Today’s Sunday Challenge 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the letters in the anagram FLAP VERY STUN.

FLAP VERY STUN
Sunday Challenge: 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x4 rectangle contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once
The hidden word or phrase is spelled down the diagonal

Solution in the morning. And please make sure you don't miss the series of Qudoku© puzzles I'll present you beginning Wednesday, the day before Christmas. Wednesday through Saturday of this week, I'll challenge you to uncover a series of quotes about Christmas, using Word Sudoku puzzles to supply the letters.

Thanks,
--Dave

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Solution to Saturday’s Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Saturday’s Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word UNIFORMLY.

The Sunday Challenge in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 12/20/2008

New Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 12/20/2008

Today’s Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word UNIFORMLY.

UNIFORMLY
9x9 Diagonal Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each diagonal, row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning, followed a few hours later by your usual Sunday Challenge--a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle that will present a bit more of a challenge than the daily Word Sudoku puzzle.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Friday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new Diagonal Word Sudoku puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 12/19/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 12/19/2008

Today’s Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word ENZYMATIC.

ENZYMATIC
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution tomorrow morning.

And next week, beginning a few days before Christmas, you can test your Word Sudoku solving skills with some of my Qudoku© puzzle sets.

That's where I give you one or two Word Sudoku puzzles, perhaps of differing grid sizes; you solve the Word Sudoku puzzles in the normal manner, and then transfer circled, numbered letters to the matching numbered cells in a separate quote grid. And voila! you've uncovered a quote.

Naturally, next week, the four days of Qudoku puzzles will focus on Christmas!

And the week after, I'll present you a few days of New Year's-related Qudoku puzzles.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Thursday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a couple of hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 12/18/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 12/18/2008

Today’s Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word MEGAVOLTS.

MEGAVOLTS
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 12/17/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 12/17/2008

Today’s Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word ZEPHYRIAN

ZEPHYRIAN
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words GRAVEL PIT.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 12/16/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 12/16/2008

Today’s Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words GRAVEL PIT.

GRAVEL PIT
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Monday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the phrase ON THE MARK.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 12/15/2008

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 12/15/2008

Today’s Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the phrase ON THE MARK.

ON THE MARK
9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution in the morning. And don't forget to come back in the days around Christmas; I'll present you some more fun holiday-oriented quotes to solve with letters supplied by multiple Word Sudoku puzzles--in a form I call Qudoku©.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge 12x12Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram PUNCHES MAYOR.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave