Leaving do Crossword — 24 October 2026

Across

1. 3. Request to return to a party after an interview (8)
2. 5. Time to unwind before the start of a new week. (8)
3. 8. The time of day often associated with farewells and goodbyes. (7)
4. 10. The concluding part of a performance or event, often celebratory. (6)
5. 11. A social gathering to mark someone's departure (11)

Down

1. 1. A gathering for making important decisions, often secretive. (8)
2. 2. Trainee who learns under a skilled professional. (10)
3. 3. Engage in light-hearted banter at a farewell gathering. (8)
4. 4. Social gathering with flames to mark a farewell event. (7)
5. 6. Feeling often expressed at a farewell gathering. (8)
6. 7. Group of individuals sharing a common culture or interest (7)
7. 9. When something is assumed or accepted, it is this. (5)