Cryptic crossword clue
Old boy instructed to drop India created a hindrance 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word OBSTRUCTED

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The straight part
We know that "created a hindrance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case created a hindrance = obstructed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OBSTRUCTED mean?

OBSTRUCTED verb
  1. To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle.
  2. To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder.
  3. To get in the way of so as to hide from sight.

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