Use let: (defn foo [...] (let [helper (fn [...] ...)] (helper ...)))
or letfn: (defn foo [...] (letfn [(helper [...] ...)] (helper ...))) The latter allows you to introduce mutually recursive functions. Sincerely, Michał -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Clojure" group. To post to this group, send email to clojure@googlegroups.com Note that posts from new members are moderated - please be patient with your first post. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to clojure+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/clojure?hl=en