Bringing Wordplay Lovers Together

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Hi, I'm John Halpern!

I’m the UK's Number 1 crossword setter, writing for The Times, Telegraph, FT, Independent and perhaps most famously for The Guardian under the pseudonym ‘Paul'.

I am passionate about having everyone fall in love with the fun of wordplay, and believe that honing wordplay skills can contribute to keeping your brain healthy and active.

 

in the media

See My TED Talk Video


PRODUCTS AND EVENTS

One-on-one Virtual Tuition

On cryptic crossword writing from John Halpern

eBook Best of "Paul" Crosswords: 1999 to 2003

Includes - never seen before - the very first letter to Paul from Araucaria.

Only the best puzzles, as chosen by ‘Paul’ from the Guardian archive.

Comments on those puzzles by ‘Paul’ - the thinking behind the puzzles.

Personalised Bespoke Gifts

Personalised Crosswords for your friends or family members