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 simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: COLLEGE SPORTS HISTORY
Clue: To prevent rivals from reading its hand signals, this university is said to have originated the huddle around 1892

SOLUTION: gallaudet university

PROBLEM: Category: AMERICAN CITIES
Clue: 6 of the top 10 U.S. cities in population are found in these 2 states

SOLUTION: california & texas

PROBLEM: Category: THE CALENDAR
Clue: It's the second-shortest month in most of the U.S., beating out the third-shortest months by one hour

SOLUTION:
april