1 2 3 4 1 _ _ _ _ 2 _ _ _ _ 3 _ _ _ _ 4 _ _ _ _ ACROSS 1) (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed 2) an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk 3) plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals 4) consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense DOWN 1) a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea 2) a village in eastern ireland (northwest of dublin); seat of irish kings until 6th century 3) a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds 4) a vertical spar for supporting sails ** Scroll down for solution. ** Are you sure you want to peek? stem papa iris tact