Attractive cruet set seen every now and again (4)

I believe the answer is:

cute

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'attractive' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for cute that I've seen before include "Charming, quaint" , "Location" , "Clever - attractive" , "Precious" , "Attractive or ingenious" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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