40th birthday Crossword — 13 September 2026

Across

1. 4. Angelic beings often depicted in art, especially at celebrations. (8)
2. 6. Evening meal often celebrated on special birthdays (6)
3. 7. Decadent treat often enjoyed on milestone birthdays. (10)
4. 9. Spectacular celebration often marking a milestone event (12)
5. 11. A circle that marks the passing of time in years. (7)
6. 12. Stories often shared during milestone celebrations. (5)

Down

1. 1. To encircle or enclose, often used at celebrations. (8)
2. 2. Shared bond celebrated at family gatherings. (7)
3. 3. Common feature of a turkey that grants wishes when pulled apart. (8)
4. 5. A tribute often found at milestone celebrations. (6)
5. 8. Indulgently luxurious, often in celebration of a milestone. (8)
6. 10. Month when many celebrate milestone birthdays (6)