"Square-1" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: A reference to the popular phrase "back to square one". Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Square-1 (uncountable)
  1. A puzzle similar to a Rubik's Cube that can change shape due to the way it is cut. Wikipedia link: Square-1 (puzzle) Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Rubik's Cube
    Sense id: en-Square-1-en-noun-Z4TrTU8J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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