The latest in our series where we turn the tables on the torturers. Under the spotlight this time is Victoria Godfrey, AKA Carpathian
Carpathian has been setting cryptics and quiptics, web-only, cryptic puzzles for beginners and those in a hurry, for the Guardian since 2017 and Independent puzzles, as Vigo, since 2015. About time to Meet the Setter.
Hello Carpathian! When did you get the cryptic bug?
About 10 years ago. I learned to solve cryptic crosswords as a new year resolution. My father is a keen solver and helped me get started.