What does the cryptic crossword clue "As soon as feasible, empty case (4)" mean?

The definition is "As". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. ON (synonym of "feasible,") + CE (part of "case") [gutting: "empty"]; definition: "As soon as" The answer is ONCE.

As soon as feasible, empty case (4)

Times Cryptic #29218 | 22 Across | 2025-05-01 flower

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