Q: 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.
Category: COMPOUND WORDS 
Clue: Before a sports event, many have this type of party, where food & drink are served right from the back of the car
A:
a tailgate party