The New York Times, Mon. Mar 25, 2024 (Maitland Ed.)

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Across
  1. 1. Mark joyous occasions with festivities (8)
  2. 4. Birthplace of architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh (7)
  3. 6. Commemorative day marking one's entrance into the world, often celebrated with candles and wishes (8)
  4. 7. Dawn's nourishment, commencing the day's sustenance (9)
  5. 8. Numerical representation of a standard English alphabet's length (5,3)
Down
  1. 2. The finesse and technique involved in playing the beautiful game (3, 2, 8)
  2. 3. British comedian known for his razor-sharp wit and distinctive laugh (5,4)
  3. 5. Cardiovascular exercise aid, a twirling ribbon of fitness (9)