 He compiled for "The Sun" (1992–1998), "The Times" (1993–2005) and the "Times Educational Supplement" (1981–2006).He has set crosswords under pseudonyms including Rufus, Dante, Icarus, Hodge and Bower.In 1990 he captained the Great Britain crossword team in the 12 nation International Crossword Marathon in Bjelovar, Yugoslavia.