Retirement Crossword — 11 September 2026

Across

1. 5. Ideal state for relaxation in retirement. (8)
2. 6. Season often associated with holidays and relaxation. (6)
3. 6. Season often associated with relaxation and leisure activities. (10)
4. 9. The highest rank of monetary currency, often called a pound. (9)
5. 10. Full of life, just like an active retirement should be. (7)
6. 11. When you step back from work for good. (7)

Down

1. 1. Freedom often celebrated on the Fourth of July in the USA. (12)
2. 2. Mild and pleasant weather, ideal for relaxing outdoors, as in retirement. (5)
3. 3. Careful guidance of someone towards maturity, especially in retirement. (7)
4. 4. To restore vitality, often sought in later years. (10)
5. 4. Feeling young again after leaving work behind. (11)
6. 7. To set free, often associated with personal liberation. (10)
7. 8. Engaging with friends after leaving the workforce (9)