Party before a game (8)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
tailgate
(Other definitions for tailgate that I've seen before include "Closely follow" , "flap" , "Follow close behind" , "To drive too close" , "track close to bumper" .)
I believe the answer is:
tailgate
(Other definitions for tailgate that I've seen before include "Closely follow" , "flap" , "Follow close behind" , "To drive too close" , "track close to bumper" .)