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Yes, compass is playable

...and is worth 16 points.

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"Compass" Definition

noun

A restricted space or area: four huge crates within the compass of the elevator.
A V-shaped device for describing circles or circular arcs and for taking measurements, consisting of a pair of rigid, end-hinged legs, one of which is equipped with a pen, pencil, or other marker and the other with a sharp point providing a pivot about which the drawing leg is turned. Also called pair of compasses.
An enclosing line or boundary; a circumference: outside the compass of the fence. See Synonyms at circumference.
Another device, such as a radio compass or a gyrocompass, used for determining geographic direction.
Music See range.

adjective

Forming a curved configuration.
Semicircular. Used of bow windows.
Forming a curve .

verb-transitive

To make a circuit of; circle: The sailboat compassed the island.
To scheme; plot.
To succeed in carrying out; accomplish. See Synonyms at reach.
To surround; encircle. See Synonyms at surround.
To understand; comprehend.

verb

To devise or contrive often with craft or skill .
To get into one's possession or power .

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