Magic Word Square

Presidential Sudoku for 1/29/2011

2012-01-29T03:30:00.000-08:00

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1843. He was 54 when he was inducted into office as the 25th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and one common nickname.

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

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

JERKIN
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 President's name and one common nickname

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2012, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

2012-01-29T03:15:00.000-08:00

This state entered the union 1/29/1861, the 34th state.

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

KITSCH
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, its Capital and its largest city

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2012, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 1/29/2012

2012-01-29T03:00:00.000-08:00

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

SWEARING CHUB
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

(All puzzles and text contained in this blog are copyright © 2008-2012, David H. Thompson. All rights reserved. Please tell your puzzle-loving friends to follow this blog. Thank you!)

Solutions to the Saturday Swifty Word Sudoku Puzzles

2012-01-29T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out an adverbial pun known as a Tom Swifty. This one shows Tom is not artistically empathetic, nor polite.

The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 1/28/2012

2012-01-28T03:00:00.000-08:00

Let's walk," said Tom stridently.

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.

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

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

YONDER
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

2012-01-28T01:00:00.000-08:00

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

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 1/27/2012

2012-01-27T03:00:00.000-08:00

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

DOCUMENTAL
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 State Sudoku

2012-01-27T01:15:00.000-08:00

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name a U.S. state, its capital and largest city, given this clue:

This state entered the union 1/26/1837, the 26th state.

The answers: Michigan; Lansing; Detroit

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-27T01:00:00.000-08:00

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

2012-01-26T03:15:00.000-08:00

This state entered the union 1/26/1837, the 26th state.

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

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

INTROS
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, its Capital and its largest city

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2012, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 1/26/2012

2012-01-26T03:00:00.000-08:00

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

UNSIGHTLY
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 Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-26T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram PUNY TABLE.

A new puzzle in a couple of hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 1/25/2012

2012-01-25T03:00:00.000-08:00

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on letters in the anagram PUNY TABLE.

PUNY TABLE
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 Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-25T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word CALOTYPE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 1/24/2012

2012-01-24T03:00:00.000-08:00

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

CALOTYPE
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

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-24T01:00:00.000-08:00

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

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 1/23/2012

2012-01-23T03:00:00.000-08:00

Today’s 6x6 Sudoku puzzle is based on the word PARGET.

PARGET
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle 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

2012-01-23T01:00:00.000-08:00

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 1/22/2012

2012-01-22T03:00:00.000-08:00

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

PEACHY TRUISM
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

Solutions to the Saturday Swifty Word Sudoku Puzzles

2012-01-22T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out an adverbial pun known as a Tom Swifty. This one shows Tom has uncovered a liar.

The Sunday Challenge in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 1/21/2012

2012-01-21T03:00:00.000-08:00

Let's go for another gallop," Tom recanted.

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

HUNTED
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 Yesterday’s Extra Month in Word Sudoku

2012-01-21T01:45:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Month in Word Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine a word or phrase, and the names of all the months that can be spelled from the letters in the phrase. The answers:

A thing of beauty is a joy forever: JANUARY, FEBRUARY, JUNE

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-21T01:00:00.000-08:00

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Month in Word Sudoku for 1/20/2012

2012-01-20T03:45:00.000-08:00

All the letters in this month's name are contained in the word or phrase you'll uncover when you solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below. Plus, you'll uncover a couple of other month's names also 'hiding' inside the phrase.

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

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

ENOUGH
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 word or phrase, and the names of all the months that can be spelled from the phrase's letters

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 1/20/2012

2012-01-20T03:00:00.000-08:00

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

HYPERMANIC
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

2012-01-20T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words CLUB WOMEN.

A new puzzle coming right up!

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 1/19/2012

2012-01-19T03:00:00.000-08:00

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words CLUB WOMEN.

CLUB WOMEN
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 Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-19T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram ADORE PUNS.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 1/18/2012

2012-01-18T03:00:00.000-08:00

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on letters in the anagram ADORE PUNS.

ADORE PUNS
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 Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-18T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word VAMPINGS.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 1/17/2012

2012-01-17T03:00:00.000-08:00

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

VAMPINGS
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

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-17T01:00:00.000-08:00

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 1/16/2012

2012-01-16T03:00:00.000-08:00

Today’s 6x6 Sudoku puzzle is based on the word WIZARD.

WIZARD
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle 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

2012-01-16T01:00:00.000-08:00

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

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 1/15/2012

2012-01-15T03:00:00.000-08:00

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

SOUTH BRACKEN
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

Solutions to the Saturday Swifty Word Sudoku Puzzles

2012-01-15T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out an adverbial pun known as a Tom Swifty. This one shows Tom needs to update his wheels.

The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 1/14/2012

2012-01-14T03:00:00.000-08:00

I'd like to make a toast," Tom said..

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

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

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

THROWN
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

2012-01-14T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words FLIGHT CREW.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 1/13/2012

2012-01-13T03:00:00.000-08:00

Today’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words FLIGHT CREW.

FLIGHT CREW
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

Solutions to Yesterday’s Extra “Top 10” Word Sudoku Puzzles

2012-01-13T01:45:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle sets concluded our listing of the 10 middle-class jobs that will vanish by 2018, according to an InvestingAnswers.com article by Christian Hudspeth (http://www.investinganswers.com/a/10-middle-class-jobs-will-vanish-2018-3037). Now go read the article, if you haven’t already!

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-13T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Classic Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words JACKING UP.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra (Top 10) Word Sudoku Puzzle for 1/12/2012

2012-01-12T03:45:00.000-08:00

Today’s final extra set of “Top 10” Word Sudoku puzzles for January concludes our enumeration of the 10 middle-class jobs that will vanish by 2018. Christian Hudspeth penned an article on this subject last July (at http://www.investinganswers.com/a/10-middle-class-jobs-will-vanish-2018-3037).

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

LOVING
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 unveil the list entries

Solutions in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 1/12/2012

2012-01-12T03:00:00.000-08:00

Today’s 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words JACKING UP.

JACKING UP
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

Solutions to Yesterday’s Extra “Top 10” Word Sudoku Puzzles

2012-01-12T01:45:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle sets continued our listing of the 10 middle-class jobs that will vanish by 2018, according to an InvestingAnswers.com article by Christian Hudspeth (http://www.investinganswers.com/a/10-middle-class-jobs-will-vanish-2018-3037).

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-12T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram MY PROBATE.

A new puzzle in a couple of hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra (Top 10) Word Sudoku Puzzle for 1/11/2012

2012-01-11T03:45:00.000-08:00

Today’s extra set of Word Sudoku puzzles continues the “Top 10” list enumerating the 10 middle-class jobs that will vanish by 2018, according to writer Christian Hudspeth in an article on the InvestingAnswers website (http://www.investinganswers.com/a/10-middle-class-jobs-will-vanish-2018-3037).

Today’s extra puzzle sets list vanishing jobs number 6 through 3.

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

MIDGET
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 unveil the list entries

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

PLUMBS
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word 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
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cells in the quote grid to unveil the list entries

Solutions in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 1/11/2012

2012-01-11T03:00:00.000-08:00

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on letters in the anagram MY PROBATE.

MY PROBATE
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

Solutions to Yesterday’s Extra “Top 10” Word Sudoku Puzzles

2012-01-11T01:45:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle sets began listing the 10 middle-class jobs that will vanish by 2018, according to an InvestingAnswers.com article by Christian Hudspeth (http://www.investinganswers.com/a/10-middle-class-jobs-will-vanish-2018-3037).

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-11T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the word ABSOLUTE.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra (Top 10) Word Sudoku Puzzle for 1/10/2012

2012-01-10T03:45:00.000-08:00

from Wordle.net

On the tenth of every month, I’ll present you what can best be described as a “Top 10” list, although not every list will be 10 items long. For instance, in April, I’ll present a list of a dozen unusual words; in October, nine common superstitions, and in July, eight words children had to spell in the 2011 National Spelling Bee. In August, I’ll present nine rock stars’ real names; and in June, nine overused business and marketing adjectives.

Most of these lists can be presented in one Qudoku puzzle set, the name I coined for a combination of a quote and one or more Word Sudoku puzzles. Solve the Sudoku puzzles the normal way; copy numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the quote—or in this case, list! But for this month and next, it takes more than one Qudoku puzzle set to enumerate the list. So instead of one extra puzzle set today, I’ll present you five over the next few days. This first installment of a “Top 10” Word Sudoku puzzle enumerates the 10 middle-class jobs that will vanish in the next five or so years.

Last July, Christian Hudspeth wrote an article titled "10 Middle-class jobs that will vanish by 2018” on the InvestingAnswers website (www.investinganswers.com, with the mission “to help individual investors build and protect their wealth by providing a comprehensive and 100% free educational website.”).

Hudspeth explains how and why a number of commonplace jobs will be extinct pretty darn soon. As Hudspeth puts it, people in these particular job classifications could soon join the milk man, telegraph operator and stagecoach driver…not a pleasant thought! But who was it that said new technology creates progress through destruction?

Hudspeth’s full article is worth reading; find it online at http://www.investinganswers.com/a/10-middle-class-jobs-will-vanish-2018-3037. But wait until you’ve solved the Qudoku puzzles today through Tuesday! It obviously contains the answers.

Today’s extra puzzle sets list vanishing jobs number 10 through 7, as we count it down…

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

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

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

THINKS
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 unveil the list entries

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

REASON
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
Copy circled letters to the corresponding numbered cells in the quote grid to unveil the list entries

Solutions in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

2012-01-10T03:30:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine a U.S. President’s name and nickname, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1913. He was 56 when he was inducted into office as the 37th President.

The answers:

Richard Milhous Nixon: Gloomy Gus

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 1/10/2012

2012-01-10T03:00:00.000-08:00

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

ABSOLUTE
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

Solution to State Sudoku

2012-01-10T01:15:00.000-08:00

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name a U.S. state, its capital and largest city, given this clue:

This state entered the union 1/9/1788, the 5th state.

The answers: Connecticut; Hartford; Bridgeport

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-10T01:00:00.000-08:00

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

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Presidential Sudoku for 1/9/2011

2012-01-09T03:30:00.000-08:00

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1913. He was 56 when he was inducted into office as the 37th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and one common nickname.

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

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

SNUGLY
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 President's name and one common nickname

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2012, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

2012-01-09T03:15:00.000-08:00

This state entered the union 1/9/1788, the 5th state.

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

DEPORT
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 state, its Capital and its largest city

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2012, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 1/9/2012

2012-01-09T03:00:00.000-08:00

Today’s 6x6 Sudoku puzzle is based on the word ARCHED.

ARCHED
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle 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

2012-01-09T01:00:00.000-08:00

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 1/8/2012

2012-01-08T03:00:00.000-08:00

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

SPORTY ICEMAN
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 to Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku

2012-01-08T01:30:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine a U.S. President’s name and nickname, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1800. He was 50 when he was inducted into office as the 13th President.

The answers:

Millard Fillmore: The American Louis Philippe

Thanks,
--Dave

Solutions to the Saturday Swifty Word Sudoku Puzzles

2012-01-08T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out an adverbial pun known as a Tom Swifty. This one shows Tom is seeing or hearing things…

The Sunday Challenge in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Presidential Sudoku for 1/7/2011

2012-01-07T03:30:00.000-08:00

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1800. He was 50 when he was inducted into office as the 13th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and one common nickname.

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

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

MULISH
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 President's name and one common nickname

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2012, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 1/7/2012

2012-01-07T03:00:00.000-08:00

Please get in the elevator," said Tom uppishly..

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

SIGNET
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 State Sudoku

2012-01-07T01:15:00.000-08:00

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name a U.S. state, its capital and largest city, given this clue:

This state entered the union 1/6/1912, the 47th state.

The answers: New Mexico; Santa Fe; Albuquerque

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-07T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words FLY POSTING.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

2012-01-06T03:15:00.000-08:00

This state entered the union 1/6/1912, the 47th state.

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

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

FUTILE
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, its Capital and its largest city

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

(Word Sudoku puzzles and text © 2012, David H. Thompson. All Rights Reserved. Please contact author through the blog for usage permission.)

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 1/6/2012

2012-01-06T03:00:00.000-08:00

Today’s 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words FLY POSTING.

FLY POSTING
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

2012-01-06T01:00:00.000-08:00

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

A new puzzle coming right up!

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 1/5/2012

2012-01-05T03:00:00.000-08:00

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

CRISPATED
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 State Sudoku

2012-01-05T01:15:00.000-08:00

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name a U.S. state, its capital and largest city, given this clue:

This state entered the union 1/4/1896, the 45th state.

The answers: Utah; Salt Lake City; Salt Lake City

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-05T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram RUN BY PECK.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

2012-01-04T03:15:00.000-08:00

This state entered the union 1/4/1896, the 45th state.

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

HIATUS
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, its Capital and its largest city

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 1/4/2012

2012-01-04T03:00:00.000-08:00

Today’s 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle is based on letters in the anagram RUN BY PECK.

RUN BY PECK
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 State Sudoku

2012-01-04T01:15:00.000-08:00

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name a U.S. state, its capital and largest city, given this clue:

This state entered the union 1/3/1959, the 49th state.

The answers: Alaska; Juneau; Anchorage

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Tuesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-04T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the words ON DRIVES.

A new puzzle in two hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

2012-01-03T03:15:00.000-08:00

This state entered the union 1/3/1959, the 49th state.

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

CHORUS
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, its Capital and its largest city

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 1/3/2012

2012-01-03T03:00:00.000-08:00

Today’s 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzle is based on the words ON DRIVES.

ON DRIVES
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

Solution to State Sudoku

2012-01-03T01:15:00.000-08:00

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name a U.S. state, its capital and largest city, given this clue:

This state entered the union 1/2/1788, the 4th state.

The answers: Georgia; Atlanta; Atlanta

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-03T01:00:00.000-08:00

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

2012-01-02T03:15:00.000-08:00

This state entered the union 1/2/1788, the 4th state.

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

RATING
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, its Capital and its largest city

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Monday, 1/2/2012

2012-01-02T03:00:00.000-08:00

Today’s 6x6 Sudoku puzzle is based on the word TUPELO.

TUPELO
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solutions to Yesterday’s Extra “Birthday” Word Sudoku Puzzles

2012-01-02T01:45:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out a quote by Benjamin Franklin, born on the 17th of this month in 1706.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

2012-01-02T01:00:00.000-08:00

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

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

Extra (Birthday) Word Sudoku Puzzle for 1/1/2012

2012-01-01T03:45:00.000-08:00

On the 1st of every month, I’ll present you a Qudoku puzzle set containing a quote from a (semi-)famous person having a birthday sometime this month.

Today’s quote comes from Ben Franklin, born on the 17th of this month in 1706.

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

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

STREWN
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 unveil the list entries

Solutions first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

Sunday Challenge: New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Sunday, 1/1/2012

2012-01-01T03:00:00.000-08:00

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

PUSHY COMRADE
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

Solutions to the Saturday Swifty Word Sudoku Puzzles

2012-01-01T01:00:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set spelled out an adverbial pun known as a Tom Swifty. This one shows Tom thinks he’s a preacher.

The Sunday Challenge in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

2012 MagicWordSquare posting schedule

2012-01-01T00:01:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! I hope you enjoy visiting this blog, hopefully on a regular basis. Please follow it!

As I told you last year at this time, I started Magic Word Square almost four years ago for a number of reasons. I wanted to explore the fun of playing with words and letters. The fact that one set of letters can be used so many different ways—one word can mean so many different things, one sentence can be interpreted many different ways—is part of the attraction.

And I’m still hoping that a publisher will realize there’s a market for books of this sort of puzzles.

Just like last year, I continue to explore the possibilities of Word Sudoku puzzles. Last year I introduced Word from Word Sudoku, Letter Run Sudoku, and even Last Word Sudoku, using quotes from Terry Breverton’s fabulous book, “Immortal Last Words” (http://www.amazon.com/Immortal-Last-Words-Memorable-Statements/dp/1849164789). This year, I’ll challenge you with a consistent schedule of different size Word Sudoku puzzles, as well as providing you more of my “Qudoku” puzzle sets—Word Sudoku puzzles with quote grids.

The overall posting schedule remains complex because I post according to four different interweaving schedules: (1) daily; (2) weekly; (3) monthly, and (4) on specific dates throughout the full year, usually historical.

Here’s the 2012 schedule.

Daily posting schedule, each week

Mon: 6x6 Word Sudoku puzzles
Tue: 8x8 Word Sudoku puzzles
Wed: 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzles
Thu: 9x9 Classic Word Sudoku puzzles
Fri: 10x10 Word Sudoku puzzles
Sat: Swifty Sudoku
Sun: Sunday Challenge

As I’m sure you’ve already discovered, a Swifty Sudoku puzzle is a Qudoku puzzle set spelling out a hopefully very bad adverbial pun. And the Sunday Challenge is a 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle. My local newspaper (The Oregonian in Portland, Oregon) publishes 9x9’s all week of increasing difficulty; then it publishes a 16x16 on Sunday, which I find too hard to do in a reasonable time. So I’ve created something in-between that includes a hidden word or phrase. Challenging but doable, I hope!

Monthly posting schedule
In 2012 I’m also challenging you with a regularly-scheduled set of extra Word Sudoku puzzles posted on specific days of each month.

1st: Birthday Sudoku
10th: Top 10 Sudoku
20th: Month in Word Sudoku

Birthday Sudoku presents a quote from someone born in that month, in the form of a Qudoku puzzles set: solve the Word Sudoku puzzles(s) and spell out the quote in the quote grid.

Top 10 Sudoku is a Qudoku puzzle set where you spell out a list of something—and it doesn’t always have to be 10 items long!

Month in Word Sudoku is somewhat like last year’s Word from Word and Letter Run Sudoku puzzles. The Qudoku puzzle set contains a quote grid spelling out several common phrases that each contain all the letters in this month’s name—and then also list the other months that are also hidden there.

Specific date posting schedule And finally, I post based on historical dates.

Day of entering the union: State Sudoku (Last year I included state mottoes; this year it’s the largest city in each state, along with the state capital)
Birthday: Presidential Sudoku (last year I included birthplaces; this year I include presidential nicknames)

So in 2012, I’m posting more than 500 Word Sudoku puzzles. Please use the blog’s comments to let me know what you think—what you like, what you don’t; what you’d like to see more of or perhaps less of. And please follow this blog!

Thanks,
--Dave
1/1/2012

New Word Sudoku (Swifty Sudoku!) Puzzles for Saturday, 12/31/2011

2011-12-31T03:00:00.000-08:00

Please get in the elevator," said Tom uppishly.

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

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

FRIGHT
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, and Happy New Year's Eve!
--Dave

Solution to Friday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

2011-12-31T01:00:00.000-08:00

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Friday, 12/30/2011

2011-12-30T03:00:00.000-08:00

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

MUCILAGES
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

2011-12-30T01:45:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine a U.S. President’s name and birthplace, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1808. He was 56 when he was inducted into office as the 17th President.

The answers:
Andrew Johnson
Raleigh, North Carolina

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to State Sudoku

2011-12-30T01:15:00.000-08:00

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name a U.S. state and its motto, given this clue:

This state entered the union on 12/29/1845, the 28th state to join the union.

The answers: Texas: “Friendship”

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Thursday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

2011-12-30T01:00:00.000-08:00

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

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Presidential Sudoku for 12/29/2011

2011-12-29T03:45:00.000-08:00

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1808. He was 56 when he was inducted into office as the 17th President. Solve the Word Sudoku puzzles below to determine this President’s name and place of birth.

CHAGRINS
8x8 Word Sudoku
Each row, column, 2x4 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

JOLTED
6x6 Word Sudoku
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once
Copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the President’s name (on the first line) and his place of birth (on the last)

Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

2011-12-29T03:15:00.000-08:00

This state entered the union on 12/29/1845, the 28th state to join the union.

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

SPHINX
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle 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 and its motto

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 12/29/2011

2011-12-29T03:00:00.000-08:00

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

HERALDING
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

2011-12-29T01:45:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Presidential Sudoku puzzle asked you to determine a U.S. President’s name and birthplace, given this clue:

A President of the United States was born on this day in 1856. He was 56 when he was inducted into office as the 28th President.

The answers:
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Woodrow Wilson
Staunton, Virginia

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Yesterday’s Extra Word Sudoku Puzzles

2011-12-29T01:30:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle set presented a quote from Frederic William Farrar.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to State Sudoku

2011-12-29T01:15:00.000-08:00

Yesterday's State Sudoku puzzle asked you to name a U.S. state and its motto, given this clue:

This state entered the union on 12/28/1846, the 29th state to join the union.

The answers: Iowa: “Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain”

Thanks,
--Dave

Solution to Wednesday’s Word Sudoku Puzzle

2011-12-29T01:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday’s Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the anagram SPACY BOIL.

A new puzzle in a bit.

Thanks,
--Dave