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.
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Question: Category: TABLE MANNERS
Clue: In Spain and Portugal, the proper way to eat asparagus is with these

Answer: the fingers

Question: Category: TIME FOR A "CON"TEST
Clue: Though it possibly dates from the 16th century, the origin of this word for a punny riddle is a mystery in itself

Answer: conundrum

Question: Category: CYCLE OF LIFE
Clue: Unlike a hybrid car, a hybrid bicycle uses no electricity; it combines features of a road bike & this type

Answer:
a mountain bike