What does the cryptic crossword clue "Happening to be a regular square? (5)" mean?

The definition is "Happening". The wordplay uses alternating, charade. EVEN (synonym of "square?") [alternating: "regular"] + T (alternate letters of "to"); definition: "Happening" The answer is EVENT.

Happening to be a regular square? (5)

Guardian Cryptic #21805 | 15 Across | 2000-01-27 flower

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