The given expression is \( y^2 + 18y + \square \). The coefficient of the linear term \( y \) is 18.
To complete the square, take half of the coefficient of the linear term. Half of 18 is:
\[ \frac{18}{2} = 9 \]
Square the result from Step 2 to find the number that completes the square:
\[ 9^2 = 81 \]
The number that makes the expression a perfect square is \(\boxed{81}\).
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