Start with exposed pairs
Tiles near the edge usually have cleaner routes and help open up more room across the whole board.
Link Match Guide
Link Match Guide
Link Match stays calmer when you clear the easy outer routes before the crowded center gets tangled.
Path Reading
Think in turns, not only straight lines
A valid pair can connect through empty space with one or two bends, even when a direct line is blocked.
Shuffle before the board locks up
If only messy clusters remain, using a shuffle a little earlier is safer than waiting until every path feels hidden.