Cross

The cross; the first CFOP step that solves the four edges around a center.

Related terms

• 1MSF2L (One Misslot F2L): An NF2L (non-standard F2L) subset with one misslotted pair.
• 2MSF2L (Two Misslot F2L): An NF2L (non-standard F2L) subset with two misslotted pairs.
• Blockbuilding Cross: Building the cross via blockbuilding rather than solving each edge individually.
• Clearing: A clearing step used in the Cage method for very large cubes.
• CS (Cubeshape): Cubeshape in Square-1; the step that returns the puzzle to a cube shape before solving colors.