"God's number" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Compare God's algorithm. Etymology templates: {{m|en|God's algorithm}} God's algorithm Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} God's number
  1. (combination puzzles, chiefly Rubik's Cube) The maximum number of moves needed to solve a puzzle using God's algorithm. Categories (topical): Rubik's Cube

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