1 2 3 1 _ _ _ 2 _ _ _ 3 _ _ _ ACROSS 1) north american republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in north america plus alaska in northwest north america and the hawaiian islands in the pacific ocean; achieved independence in 1776 2) the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this) 3) a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities DOWN 1) an official at a baseball game 2) a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land 3) a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes ** Scroll down for solution. ** Are you sure you want to peek? usa mew pal