Wordywise

DUMP SUM — a fine for dropping litter. Harold Askew, Carnforth, Lancs.

NUDDY WATERS — blues tribute act who plays the naturist camps circuit. Mark Wraith, Newark, Notts.

‘I DON’T BELIEVE PIT! — Victor Meldrew’s exasperated response at finding large hole has appeared in his garden. D. Cullen, Alwoodley, Leeds.

STROP WATCH — angry timepiece. Mrs Sylvia Dugard, Witney, Oxon.

THE ROYAL FAIL —so much for my next-day delivery. Philip Turner, Stockport, Cheshire.