40th birthday Crossword — 1 November 2026

Across

1. 1. Essential quality for a lively 40th birthday party. (10)
2. 4. Someone celebrating a milestone may be called this. (8)
3. 6. Popular activity often pursued for fun on milestone birthdays (5)
4. 7. Reflect fondly on the past during a milestone birthday. (9)
5. 10. Galaxy featuring prominently in a 40th birthday celebration. (8)
6. 11. Feeling great joy at a big milestone celebration. (8)

Down

1. 2. Feeling fortunate on a milestone birthday, perhaps? (5)
2. 3. What many hope to receive on their 40th birthday (9)
3. 5. A 40th birthday celebration should be this! (9)
4. 6. A bright moment celebrated at a milestone birthday (7)
5. 8. Describes a milestone birthday full of memorable moments. (8)
6. 9. Parts of a birthday cake, often used to share with friends. (8)