What are geocachers called when they do not know about the game?

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Why: People unfamiliar with geocaching are called muggles, borrowed from the Harry Potter books.

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Answer: Muggles. People unfamiliar with geocaching are called muggles, borrowed from the Harry Potter books.

  1. Geocaching en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching
    those not familiar with geocaching are called "muggles"
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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