What are some ways I can improve my chances of victory in Categories?

[AARPTeri]

Outside of learning the types of categories that words often fit into, there are a few ways you can improve your chances of winning each game of Categories. For starters, don’t neglect the “shuffle” button. When you click it, all the remaining words in the grid move around. You can use this as many times as you want, and it can be very helpful; there’s something to be said for looking at the words in a new configuration! If you’re still stumped, you can hit the “reveal” button for a leg up. When you do, you’ll be shown a video; once it’s done, one of your categories will be filled in for you. This is a great way to get to the finish line if you’re stumped.