Party before a big game (8)

I believe the answer is:

tailgate

(Other definitions for tailgate that I've seen before include "To drive too close" , "Closely follow" , "track close to bumper" , "Follow close behind" , "flap" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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