What does the cryptic crossword clue "Way a prisoner is in prison (6)" mean?

The definition is "prison". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + ST (synonym of "Way") + LAG (synonym of "prisoner") = STALAG; definition: "prison" The answer is STALAG.

Way a prisoner is in prison (6)

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