What type of files are in "Other" under "System Information Storage" on MacBook Pro?

Hi happy folks,
I need to clear up space on my MacBook Pro. When I open System Information and click on Storage, it says that 200G of my 250G are taken up by "Other." Not photos, not movies, not apps. I don't have that many documents. What constitutes this massive Other and how can I clear off some of this space?
Thanks!

This article explains what is contained in "other."
OS X: What is "other" space in About This Mac?
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