| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Novice gamers, informally | LA Times Daily | 14 May 2026 |
| Rookies | New York Times | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Novices, informally | New York Times | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Novice gamers, informally | New York Times | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Vets' counterparts | New York Times | 04 Aug 2023 |
| Latter-day beginners | Newsday | 25 Jan 2019 |