BRAIN TEASERS

by Tom Riches

Petal Puzzle

To solve the petal puzzle, enter each answer in the diagram in a curve, starting with the corresponding numbered space and ending near the flower’s center. Each numbered space begins two answers: one to be entered clockwise and the other to be entered counterclockwise.

Sudoku

Fill in the grid so that every row, column and 3×2 box contains the digits 1 through 6.

Mr. President

The last names of 18 U.S. presidents can be found on this grid. The numbers represent the order of their presidency; for example, #3 would be Jefferson. The vertical answer (#34) is the full name of a president. Use a single letter from each of the horizontal answers to determine his identity.

CROSSWORD

Overlapping States