Like a kitten cuddling with a puppy (4)

I believe the answer is:

cute

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

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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