Retirement Crossword — 18 September 2026

Across

1. 5. Seeking new horizons after leaving work behind. (11)
2. 7. A break often taken during a retirement speech. (7)
3. 8. A group of individuals working towards a common goal. (8)
4. 11. Retirement often leads to decisions even the foolish make. (9)
5. 12. What many retirees seek after years of work (7)

Down

1. 1. What retirees often have more of after their careers end. (9)
2. 2. Someone who has left work for good, often to relax. (7)
3. 3. Leisurely activity often enjoyed on a warm, sandy beach. (7)
4. 4. Ideal quality of a retirement destination, offering peace. (7)
5. 6. Routes towards a new chapter in life after work. (8)
6. 9. Often associated with the golden years of life. (6)
7. 10. What retirees often need after years of hard work. (6)