Wordy Wise

TIME GRAVEL — note how long it takes to lay a path. Dave Cullen, Alwoodley, Leeds. DIPSO FACTO — is that a firkin of Abbot Ale under the latin tutor’s desk? Mark Wraith, Newark, Notts. SPANXY — the writing’s on the wall for shapewear. Sylvia Dugard, Witney, Oxon. TAKE YOUR KICK — football themed game show. A. Dean, Keighley, W. Yorks. DIMOCRACY — the current state of Parliament. P. Turner, Stockport, Cheshire. SPEAKER OF THE MOUSE — a little pest who makes too much noise.

Diane Silva, Lytham, Lancs.