50th birthday Crossword — 21 September 2026

Across

1. 5. Heavenly or godlike, often celebrated at milestone birthdays. (6)
2. 6. Place to find a commemorative present for a milestone birthday. (8)
3. 7. Someone often celebrating milestones together at 50 (6)
4. 9. Leftover pieces often found at a milestone celebration. (8)
5. 12. Italian word often used to describe a large celebration. (9)
6. 13. How one might celebrate a milestone birthday with flair (8)
7. 14. What happens quickly as one turns 50, according to the saying? (9)
8. 15. Milestone marking 50 years of life or achievement. (11)

Down

1. 1. Raucous celebrations often seen at milestone birthdays. (7)
2. 2. Describes bright colours often seen at celebrations (5)
3. 3. Annual event marking a significant milestone in life. (10)
4. 4. Spice that's often used in birthday cake recipes. (8)
5. 8. Light-heartedness celebrated in a milestone birthday party (9)
6. 10. Title often given to notable individuals at special occasions (8)
7. 11. Feeling shy, especially at a celebration like a 50th birthday. (7)