What does the cryptic crossword clue "Alluring companion exciting Mairi's cat (11)" mean?

The definition is "Alluring". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of MAIRISCAT ("Mairi's cat") [anagram: "exciting"] + CH (abbreviation of "companion") = CHARISMATIC; definition: "Alluring" The answer is CHARISMATIC.

Alluring companion exciting Mairi's cat (11)

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