Compass creation is the process of creating a compass, which is an instrument used to determine direction. The two crossword solutions for this term are ARC (3 letters) and CIRCLE (6 letters). An ARC is a curved line that forms part of the circumference of a CIRCLE, while a CIRCLE is a two-dimensional shape with all points on its circumference equidistant from its center. Together, these two elements form the basis of a compass, which is used to measure direction.