One might be made on a birthday (4)

I believe the answer is:

wish

(Other definitions for wish that I've seen before include "Something desired" , "Want (to do something)" , "bid" , "Express a desire (upon a star?)" , "prayer" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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