Cryptic crossword clue
Squares introduced to fashion, in essence 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word NINES

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The straight part
We know that "Squares" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case squares = nines.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does NINES mean?

NINES noun
  1. The digit or figure 9.
  2. A playing card with nine pips.
  3. A nine-millimeter semi-automatic pistol.
  4. (usually in the plural) A statistical unit of proportion (of reliability, purity, etc.).
  5. A baseball club, team, or lineup (composed of nine players).
NINES noun
  1. A pair of nines.

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