The term COMPASS PART is composed of two crossword solutions, MAGNET and NEEDLE. A MAGNET is a material that produces a magnetic field, which is a force that can attract or repel other magnets or objects made of certain metals. Magnets are used in many everyday items, such as compasses, motors, and speakers. A NEEDLE is a thin, pointed object typically made of metal or plastic. Needles are commonly used for sewing, medical procedures, and compasses. In the context of a compass, a magnetized NEEDLE is used to indicate the direction of magnetic north.