TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Category: SALAD DRESSING
Clue: This national-named dressing often made with ketchup is found in deli sandwiches

SOLUTION: russian dressing

PROBLEM: Category: HOMOPHONES
Clue: A plant of the parsley family, or a unit to measure the fineness of gold

SOLUTION: carrot/karat

PROBLEM: Category: 3-LETTER WORDS
Clue: It's the gaping jaws or mouth of a carnivore, or perhaps, a rural matriarch

SOLUTION:
maw