speedcubes

Competitive twist toys

Speedcubes are Rubik's Cubes and similar twisty puzzles engineered for competitive solving.

Unlike standard cubes, speedcubes feature smoother mechanisms, adjustable tension, and magnets that help pieces snap into alignment: She set her personal best using a new speedcube.

The term also works as a verb—to speedcube is to practice solving puzzles as fast as possible.

competition

scramble

Mix into disorder

speedsolvingCompetitive timed puzzle completion
tournamentMulti-round competitive event
championshipCompetition for top rank

podium · world record · averages · DNF · inspection · delegates · cutoff · rounds · penalties · brackets

hardware

lubrication

Coating to reduce friction

tensioningIncreasing tightness by pulling
magnetsObjects with attractive force
GANCompeting neural network pair

springs · core · torpedoes · shims · frosted · matte · glossy · primary · tiles · logo

methods

Roux

French surname, multiple bearers

algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
lookaheadAdvance examination technique
crossPass from side to side

intuitive · beginner · layer-by-layer · triggers · recognition · execution · drilling · muscle memory

timing

stopwatch

Interval timing device

secondsTime units, or extras
PBDigital storage abbreviation
recordPreserved account or achievement

splits · inspection · countdown · single · average · DNF · timer · session

puzzles

3x3

Three by three

2x2Two rows, two columns
4x4All-wheel-drive truck
5x5Square array, five aside

Rubik's · twisty · blind · one-handed · feet

Opposites

puzzle cube quality/purpose

speedcubesstock cubes

Concentrated broth in solid form

solving approach

speedcubespaperweights

Objects anchoring loose documents

fidget toys

Family

speedcubing, speedcube

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Rated G