Wordle today: Hint and answer #919 for Monday, December 25

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Win Wordle your way every single day with our help. There's a whole range of general tips and advice ready to go, as well as a handy clue for the December 25 (919) puzzle, and, as always, today's Wordle answer in easily accessible form just in case you need it.

Wait, that letter goes where? Are you sure, Wordle? And today of all days, when I've got my own body weight in potatoes to peel before the sun rises and a forgotten present to wrap (Happy Christmas if you're celebrating, by the way)? A messy win's still a win though, isn't it, even when I'm kicking myself for not seeing the pattern as soon as I should have done. 

The word you need to find today is one that can describe something that might bring up a particular thought or a specific response. The smell of a family member's cooking might _____ a fond childhood memory, for example. 

Yes, a letter is used twice in today's puzzle. 

If you've decided to play Wordle but you're not sure where to start, I'll help set you on the path to your first winning streak. Make all your guesses count and become a Wordle winner with these quick tips: 

You're not racing against the clock so there's no reason to rush. In fact, it's not a bad idea to treat the game like a casual newspaper crossword and come back to it later if you're coming up blank. Sometimes stepping away for a while means you can come back with a fresh perspective. 

Have fun if you're celebrating today. The answer to the December 25 (919) Wordle is EVOKE.

Previous Wordle solutions can help to eliminate guesses for today's Wordle, as the answer isn't likely to be repeated. They can also give you some solid ideas for starting words that keep your daily puzzle-solving fresh.

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