R    
      R   H      
  M W       S L  
          E   M P
  W     L M     O
  L     O   H    
L     H         W
S O     M        
                 

Code-Doku Joke

What is the best thing to do if you find a gorilla in your bed?

Place each of the letters of WELSH ROMP exactly once in each row, column and 3×3 box. When you have completed the puzzle, the shaded squares will form the punch line of the joke read left to right, then top to bottom.

Difficulty: Moderate

Here is a print-friendly version of this puzzle.

 

Please send responses to my email address is mathrec at this domain

Thanks,
Steve