What does the cryptic crossword clue "It comes with strings: in short, that is no matter, maybe (10)" mean?

The definition is "It comes with strings:". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IE (synonym="that is, in short") + NO (synonym="NO") + MATTER (synonym="MATTER") = MARIONETTE; definition: "It comes with strings:" The answer is MARIONETTE.

It comes with strings: in short, that is no matter, maybe (10)

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