Charming centaur ran away (4)

I believe the answer is:

cute

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'charming' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for cute that I've seen before include "Clever - attractive" , "Sweet, attractive" , "Endearing" , "Small and attractive - cunning" , "Endearingly pretty" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.

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