Solution to State Sudoku

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to spell out the origin of a U.S. state name, given this clue:

This state is one of two that entered the union on 2/14, this state in the year 1859 as the 33rd state.

The answers: Oregon: Unknown; maybe taken from the writings of English army officer Maj. Robert Rogers

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word FAUNTLEROY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku II

This state is the second of two that entered the union on 2/14, this state in the year 1912 as the 48th state. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles to spell out the origin of the state's name.

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

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

NYMPHS
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 state's name and its origin

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2014, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state is one of two that entered the union on 2/14, this state in the year 1859 as the 33rd state. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles to spell out the origin of the state's name.

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

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

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

JOKING
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 state's name and its origin

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2014, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 2/14/2014

Today’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the word FAUNTLEROY.

FAUNTLEROY
10x10 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x5 rectangle 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 FEODALITY.

A new puzzle coming right up!

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 2/13/2014

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

FEODALITY
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 Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine the names of a U.S. President and his First Lady, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day, 2/12. He was 52 years old when he was inducted into office as the 16th President.

The answers:
Abraham Lincoln
Mary Todd Lincoln
12/13/1818

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram ANY MID (+SET) (DYNAMITES).

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Presidential Sudoku for 2/12/2014

A President of the United States was born on this day, 2/12. He was 52 years old when he was inducted into office as the 16th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine the names of this President and his First Lady and learn her birthdate.

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

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

THINLY
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 the President born on this day and his First Lady

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text ©2014, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 2/12/2014

Today’s 9x9 Missing Letter, Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on letters in the anagram ANY MID.

(In 2014, every Wednesday's Hidden Word Puzzle--and every 12x12 Sunday Challenge--contains three letters in common: SET.)

ANY MID
9x9 Missing Letter (SET) 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 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word FEINGOLD.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 2/11/2014

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

FEINGOLD
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

Solutions to Yesterday’s Extra Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s two extra Qudoku puzzle sets spelled out jargon candy hearts for your use this coming Friday. If you so choose.

Thanks to Michael Sebastian of Ragan’s PR Daily (www.prdaily.com) for his Feb. 2013 article, “10 candy hearts with your favorite jargon” (http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/13848.aspx).

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word word FEISTY.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra Word Sudoku (Qudoku!) Puzzles for Monday, 2/10/2014

On the second Monday of each month in 2014, I’ll present you with a few extra Qudoku—Quotable Sudoku—puzzles presenting quotes from interesting people or on interesting topics. Last month the interesting topic was seriously scientific: the science of science. This month, it’s…Buzzword Bingo, just in time for Valentine’s Day this coming Friday!

How do you play Buzzword Bingo, you ask? With jargon candy hearts, of course!

Forget “Be Mine” and “Let’s Kiss.” Go for the jargonistic gusto: ”Let’s synergize” or “Align with me.” Ouch. But. Chuckle. Maybe.

Michael Sebastian of Ragan’s PR Daily (www.prdaily.com) wrote a wonderful tongue-in-cheek article last year, “10 candy hearts with your favorite jargon” (http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/13848.aspx), showing off candy hearts displaying silly jargon, perfect LOL-starters in today’s PR/communications world. What’s life and career without a sense of humor and the ability to laugh at/with oneself?

So for this upcoming Valentine’s Day, I present you with two extra Word Sudoku puzzle sets to solve and chuckle-or-groan at.

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

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

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

LYMPHS
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 silly sayings

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

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

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

TRUMPS
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 silly sayings

Puzzle solutions in the morning.

By the way, if you’re in the public relations/communications field and you don’t subscribe to Ragan’s many blogs, you’re missing top-notch professional development opportunities delivered right to your door. I strongly suggest you subscribe to prdaily.com and to managebetter.biz, to name just two of Ragan’s at least 16 offerings.

AND if you really like silly jargon candy, you should visit Branigan Communication's Pinterest board http://www.pinterest.com/branigancomm/let-s-have-a-conversation-heart/. Just sayin'.

Thanks,
--Dave