New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 12/24/2010

We celebrate Christmas Eve by remembering why this season is important.

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

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

NOUGHT
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 quote

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

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

KNURLS
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 quote

Solutions first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram I SHRED FUN.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 12/23/2010

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the anagram I SHRED FUN.

I SHRED FUN
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 Puzzles

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words EASY TOUCH.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 12/22/2010

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words EASY TOUCH.

EASY TOUCH
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 Puzzles

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solutions to Tuesday Morning’s Extra Word Sudoku Puzzles

Tuesday’s extra Qudoku puzzle set challenged you to uncover the three names from Native American traditions for the year’s twelfth and final full moon.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 12/21/2010

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

KNIGHTLEY
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

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words NEILS BOHR.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra Word (Full Moon) Sudoku for Tuesday, 12/21/2010

photo: Jaime JaimeJunior, courtesy publicdomainpictures.net (Full moon)

I’m timing posting of this blog entry to coincide with the full moon. Weather permitting, Tuesday Dec. 21 at 3:13 am EST you’ll witness the twelfth full moon of 2010.

Joe Rao, SPACE.com columnist, instructor at New York's Hayden Planetarium and meteorologist for News 12 in Westchester, New York, explains in http://www.space.com/spacewatch/full-moon-names-2010-100127.html how full moons get their names throughout the year from Native America traditions.

This extra Qudoku puzzle set challenges you to discover the three names of December 2010’s full moon.

BLOTCH
Full Moon Sudoku: 6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the words exactly once

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

SMUGLY
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 names of this full moon

Solutions first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 12/20/2010

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words NEILS BOHR.

NEILS BOHR
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

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 12/19/2010

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

PROCLAIM KEYS
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 12/18/2010 State Sudoku (Capitals)

Yesterday’s State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name the state and its capital, given a 9x9 Word Sudoku puzzle and this clue:

This state entered the union on December 18, 1787, the 3rd state.

The answers: Trenton, New Jersey

Thanks,
--Dave

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 is not much of a physicist.

The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku (Capitals)

This state entered the union on December 18, 1787, the 3rd state.

STREWN JOY
9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 3x3 square and set of circled cells contains 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 capital (on the first line) and the state name (on the last)

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

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New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 12/18/2010

Perhaps I will," said Tom with all his might.

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.

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

TRIBAL
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 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word VOCALIZED.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 12/17/2010

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

VOCALIZED
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 Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave