The most commonly cited patterns on "hot" threads include:

A specific feature (like a black dot) appears a certain number of times in every row or follows a mathematical sequence. Proven Strategy from "Hot" Reddit Threads

When the logic isn't clicking, look at the multiple-choice options. Often, three options share a trait (like being "shaded") that the fourth does not, or they contain elements never seen in the grid. Why "Answers" Don't Exist