Thursday, December 25, 2025

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Thursday, 12/25/2025

TRASH D + FIVE
10x10 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x5 rectangle contains these letters exactly once
The hidden word spells down the diagonal

Solution first thing in the morning. Merry Christmas!

Thanks,
--Dave

 

Solutions to yesterday's Extra Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle sets reflected back on 2025, and looked ahead to 2026.
I'm grateful for…
and I hope to…
Thanks,
--Dave

 

Solution to Wednesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's 8x8 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in BOLD R + IVE (LOVEBIRD).

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

 

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Extra Word Sudoku (Celebration!) Puzzles for 12/24/2025

Gratitude turns chaos into clarity
Every extra "celebration" puzzle this month is a reminder that this year wasn't all chaos. Some of it was endurance, despair, even dread. But some of it was development, too.
The first set of puzzles reflects what I'm grateful for; the second set manifests optimism. You might well find some of these statements trite, or worse, saccharine. I got something out of writing them, and hiding them in these puzzles; if you get even a little enjoyment in discovering them, then I'm OK.
STRONG
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

CHAT
4x4 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x2 square and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

QUID
4x4 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x2 square and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

FLEX
4x4 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x2 square 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

I'm grateful for…
WISHED
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

PONY
4x4 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x2 square and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

FACT
4x4 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x2 square 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

and I hope to…
Solutions in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

 

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Wednesday, 12/24/2025

BOLD R + IVE
8x8 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x4 rectangle contains these letters exactly once
The hidden word spells down the diagonal


Solution tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

 

Solution to Tuesday's Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday's 9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in THRAWN + FIE (WAFER THIN).

A new puzzle in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

 

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

New Word Sudoku Puzzle for Tuesday, 12/23/2025

THRAWN + FIE
9x9 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 3x3 square contains these letters exactly once
The hidden word spells down the diagonal

Solution first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

 

Solutions to Monday's Word Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday's 4x4 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in L + IVE (VILE) and the 6x6 Hidden Word Sudoku puzzle was based on the letters in SUR + FIE (FURIES).

A new set of puzzles in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

 

Monday, December 22, 2025

New Word Sudoku Puzzles for Monday, 12/22/2025

L + IVE
4x4 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x2 square contains these letters exactly once
The hidden word spells out in the shaded cells

SUR + FIE
6x6 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column and 2x3 rectangle contains these letters exactly once
The hidden word spells down the diagonal
Solutions first thing in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

 

Solutions to yesterday's Extra Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s Qudoku puzzle sets reflected back on 2025, and looked ahead to 2026.
I'm grateful for…
and I'm looking forward to…
Thanks,
--Dave

 

Solutions to the Sunday Murphy's Law Sudoku Puzzles

Yesterday’s extra Qudoku puzzle sets spelled out a corollary to Murphy's Law.
New puzzles coming soon.

Thanks,
--Dave

 

Solution to the Sunday Challenge Word Sudoku Puzzle

Yesterday’s Sunday Challenge AEIOU 12x12 Hidden Word Sudoku Puzzle was based on the letters in ZONAL DRUM + FIE (UNFORMALIZED).
New puzzles in a few hours.

Thanks,
--Dave

 

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Extra Word Sudoku (Celebration!) Puzzles for 12/21/2025
Tiny steps count.
Every extra "celebration" puzzle this month is a reminder that this year wasn't all chaos. Some of it was very painful; but some of it was also personal progress.
The first set of puzzles reflects what I'm grateful for; the second, optimism.
BLIMPS
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

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

AVOWED
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

I'm grateful for…
GEM TRY
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word exactly once

CHOW
4x4 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x2 square 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

and I'm looking forward to…
Solutions in the morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

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