1 2 3 1 _ _ _ 2 _ _ _ 3 _ _ _ ACROSS 1) a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth 2) a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined 3) a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities DOWN 1) cut off from a whole 2) a militant organization of irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive british forces from northern ireland and achieve a united independent ireland 3) the fatty flesh of ___; an elongate fish found in fresh water in europe and america; large ___s are usually smoked or pickled ** Scroll down for solution. ** Are you sure you want to peek? lie ore pal