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Multiplied by Square (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

times

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This clue might be a double definition.

'multiplied by' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'square' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for times that I've seen before include "Occasions; multiplied by" , "See 10" , "operator" , "Square in New York" , "- - they are a-changin'" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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