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It's attractive to reduce energy (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cute

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

'reduce energy' is the wordplay.
'reduce' becomes 'cut' (synonyms).
'energy' becomes 'e' (physics symbol as in E=mc2).
'cut'+'e'='CUTE'

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for cute that I've seen before include "Small, delightful" , "Precious" , "Quaintly pleasing" , "Attractive and quaint (4" , "Clever - attractive" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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