You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Q: Category: CURRENT EXPRESSIONS 
Clue: If you're engaging in wishful thinking, you may want to perform this type of "check"

A: a reality check
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Q: Category: 3-LETTER WORDS 
Clue: For 5 & 7 it's 12

A: sum
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Q: Category: FAITH IN AMERICA 
Clue: In the main Hare Krishna mantra, it's the word that's not Hare or Krishna

A:
rama
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