Celebrating United States History 2: State Sudoku

Celebrating United States History 2: State Sudoku

This state also entered the union on February 14, but in the year 1859, making it the 33rd state.

BRAVES
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

THRONG
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and the set of circled cells contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once; copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the state nickname (on the first line) and the state name (on the last).

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2009, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on February 14, 1912, the 48th state.

ZENITH
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

DO RAYS
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and the set of circled cells contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once; copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the state nickname (on the first line) and the state name (on the last).

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2009, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Solutions to Friday’s Word Sudoku Puzzles

Solutions to Friday’s Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle sets identified some difficult words—defining the fear of Friday the 13th and the fear of the number 13—and tied famous Italian opera composer, Gioachino Rossini, “The Italian Mozart,” into the day of bad luck: He died on that day.




A new Word Sudoku puzzle coming your way in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Friday, 2/13/2009

Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Friday, 2/13/2009

It‘s Friday the 13th! Avoid mirrors and ladders. Watch out for black cats. Don't spill the salt. And beware next month as well! (And November, too, if you want the complete list for 2009.)

The medical term meaning “fear of Friday the 13th” contains 13 distinct letters! The first Qudoku puzzle set today explores that term and the related term referring to fear of the number 13.

INVOKE
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

THUMBS
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

FRY PAD
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled letters contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cell in the quote grid to spell out the quote

According to folklorists, the superstition about this day of bad luck appeared only about 300-400 years ago—relatively recently. Wikipedia reports that the earliest known documented reference in English occurs in a biography of “The Italian Mozart,” Gioachino Rossini, famous for composing more than three dozen operas, including the first Italian opera ever presented in the United States, The Barber of Seville. Today’s second Qudoku puzzle set references a quote from Rossini’s biography.

HAVING
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

TRUCKS
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

DOMAIN
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

FLEW BY
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled letters contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cell in the quote grid to spell out the quote

Solutions in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solutions to Thursday’s Word Sudoku Puzzles

Solutions to Thursday’s Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s two Qudoku puzzle sets, each using three 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzles, spelled out quotes from the 16th President of the U.S., Abraham Lincoln, and British naturalist Charles Darwin. Both men were born on the same day, 200 years ago yesterday.



A new Word Sudoku puzzle coming your way in a few hours--actually, it's another Qudoku word puzzle set talking about today: Friday the 13th!

Thanks,
--Dave

Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Thursday, 2/12/2009

Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Thursday, 2/12/2009

Today is Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday. Many states and cities in the U.S. used to celebrate it in America as a semi-official holiday--or at least note it. But now, for the most part, it’s combined with George Washington’s Birthday (February 22) into President’s Day, celebrated on the third Monday in February, which falls in-between the two leader’s actual birthdays. Actually, the third Monday can fall on any date between the 15th (when the 1st is a Monday) and the 21st (when the 1st is a Tuesday).

In honor of Lincoln's birthday, I present you a Qudoku puzzle set based on three 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzles, spelling out a very famous Lincoln quote.

BUDGET
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

FLINCH
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

VAPORS
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled letters contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cell in the quote grid to spell out the quote

But we're not done yet! Today is also the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin. His theories on natural selection and evolution turned the scientific world upside down-and are still controversial today. But this Qudoku quote from Darwin isn't...

CHARTS
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

FLED UP
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle

MOVING
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled letters contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cell in the quote grid to spell out the quote

Solutions in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 2/11/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 2/11/2009

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

DERIVABLY
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 Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 2/10/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 2/10/2009

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

ORGANIZED
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 Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 2/9/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 2/9/2009

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

CORNFLAKE
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 the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in the anagram CANDY BOTHERS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 2/8/2009

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 2/8/2009

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

CANDY BOTHERS
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 Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Solution to Saturday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 2/7/2009

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Saturday, 2/7/2009

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

UNCHARGED
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