Compass trace Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Compass trace" crossword clue for today's "Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Compass trace". The answer for this clue is "ARC". Here's why:

1. The word "compass" in the clue suggests that we need to think about a navigational instrument that provides direction.
2. The word "trace" in the clue indicates that we are looking for a mark or path.
3. In geometry, an arc is a curved line that is part of the circumference of a circle or an ellipse.
4. When using a compass to draw circles or arcs on paper, the compass leaves behind a trace in the form of an arc.
5. The answer "ARC" perfectly matches both the clue's description and its intended meaning.

In conclusion, the clue "Compass trace" leads us to the answer "ARC" because an arc is a curved line created by a compass and it fits the given context.

Definition of "ARC"

a part of a curve, especially a part of the circumference of a circle

Example :

the point where a tangential line touches the arc of a circle

the huge arc of the sky

he swung his torch in a wide arc

 The Crossword clue "Compass trace" published 23 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	28 December 2023	ARC
Wall Street Journal	28 February 2018	ARC