40th birthday Crossword — 2 October 2026

Across

1. 3. A happy accident often celebrated at milestone birthdays. (11)
2. 4. To bring clarity on a life milestone, like turning 40. (9)
3. 6. Height gained in life by reaching a milestone birthday. (9)
4. 7. Periods of ten years, often celebrated in milestones. (7)
5. 10. What some milestone birthdays can make one feel like, figuratively (8)
6. 11. The process of education, often revisited at milestones. (9)
7. 12. A sign of age and experience that often comes with birthdays. (9)

Down

1. 1. A positive step taken on one's 40th birthday journey. (8)
2. 2. Celebratory phrase often used on milestone birthdays. (7)
3. 5. The era often celebrated in 40th birthday parties. (9)
4. 8. To grasp the significance of turning 40. (9)
5. 9. Celebration often held for milestones like a 40th birthday. (7)