626. Create six equal squares

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In the layout above are five squares equal in size. Note that matchstick 2 is placed in a straight, vertical line below matchstick 1.

MOVE 3 matchsticks to create 6 squares all equal in size.

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The 6 squares are:
ABGC
MPQN
CGDO
PFEQ
GHJD
FKLE

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