What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stupid as yours truly: and square! (7)" mean?

The definition is "Stupid". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AS (synonym of "as") + I (abbreviation of "yours truly:") + NINE (synonym of "square!"); definition: "Stupid" The answer is Asinine.

Stupid as yours truly: and square! (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3058 | 2 Down | 2020-05-31 flower

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