a(1) = 1, then smallest n-digit square which leaves a square at every step if most significant digit and least significant digit are deleted until a one-or two-digit digit square is obtained. a(2n) = 0 if no such square exists. a(2n+1) = 10^2n only if no nontrivial candidate exists.

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a(1) = 1, then smallest n-digit square which leaves a square at every step if most significant digit and least significant digit are deleted until a one-or two-digit digit square is obtained. a(2n) = 0 if no such square exists. a(2n+1) = 10^2n only if no nontrivial candidate exists.