I see 40. 1 big box contained all squares 16 small blocks 2 smaller boxes 8 smaller boxes of the 2 small boxes 9 2x2 boxes 4 3x3 boxes
No, because it is a word that represents the concept of "square" but it is not a square itself. If words were really what they refer to, you would be drowning as soon as you read this: tidal wave.