Well-mannered cops, having time for Charlie (6)

I believe the answer is:

polite

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'well-mannered' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for polite that I've seen before include "Cultivated" , "(Of society) refined" , "Of courteous manners" , "Well mannered" , "Not rude" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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