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: CROSSWORD CLUES "K"
Clue: A "loopy" hobby that might needle you (8)

SOLUTION: knitting

PROBLEM: Category: DOWN SOUTH
Clue: For authentic Cajun & Creole dishes, head down south to this "Bayou State"

SOLUTION: louisiana

PROBLEM: Category: THE SONG DYNASTY
Clue: With partner Gerry Goffin, she wrote 5 No. 1 hits, then 2 more without him

SOLUTION:
carole king