Monday, February 22, 2010

New Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Monday, 2/22/2010

Calligraphy courtesy of the Chinese Calligraphy Store. The Web site graciously offers the Chinese Zodiac symbols free.

For the rest of this week I’m presenting a Qudoku puzzle set spelling out the characteristics of those born in the year of one of the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac. Today’s animal is linked to those born in 1957—and to those who will be born in 2017.

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

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

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

PSYCHE
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 characteristics of those born in the year of this animal

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Sunday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out a brief description of people born in the year of the Monkey.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday, February 21, 2010

New Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Sunday, 2/21/2010

Calligraphy courtesy of the Chinese Calligraphy Store. The Web site graciously offers the Chinese Zodiac symbols free.

I’m forgoing today’s usual Sunday Challenge 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle to continue our study of the Chinese Zodiac. Every day until near the end of the month I’m presenting a Qudoku puzzle set spelling out the characteristics of those born in the year of one of the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac. Today’s animal is linked to those born in 1956—and to those who will be born in 2016.

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

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

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

PLUNKS
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 characteristics of those born in the year of this animal

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

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Solutions to Saturday’s Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out a brief description of people born in the year of the Sheep.

Another Chinese Zodiac Qudoku puzzle set in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Saturday, February 20, 2010

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for (Qudoku!) Saturday, 2/20/2010

Calligraphy courtesy of the Chinese Calligraphy Store. The Web site graciously offers the Chinese Zodiac symbols free.

I’m forgoing today’s Saturday Swifty Pun-ishment Qudoku so I can present you the 12 signs of the Chinese Zodiac uninterrupted. I’m spelling out in puzzle form the characteristics of those born in the year of a particular animal. Today’s animal is linked to those born in 1955—and to those who will be born in 2015.

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

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

FRUMPY
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 characteristics of those born in the year of this animal

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out a brief description of people born in the year of the Horse.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Friday, February 19, 2010

New Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzle for Friday, 2/19/2010

Calligraphy courtesy of the Chinese Calligraphy Store. The Web site graciously offers the Chinese Zodiac symbols free.

We’re exploring the Chinese Zodiac, spelling out in puzzle form the characteristics of those born in the year of a particular animal. Today’s animal is linked to those born in 1954—and to those who will be born in 2014.

CAMPED
Zodiac Sudoku: 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 characteristics of those born in the year of this animal

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out a brief description of people born in the year of the Snake.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Thursday, February 18, 2010

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for (Qudoku!) Thursday, 2/18/2010

Calligraphy courtesy of the Chinese Calligraphy Store. The Web site graciously offers the Chinese Zodiac symbols free.

We’re exploring the Chinese Zodiac, spelling out in puzzle form the characteristics of those born in the year of a particular animal. Today’s animal is linked to those born in 1953—and to those who will be born in 2013.

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

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

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

HOCKEY
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 characteristics of those born in the year of this animal

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out a brief description of people born in the year of the Dragon.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave