What does the cryptic crossword clue "Futile search while good cases are dismantled (4,5,5)" mean?

The definition is "Futile search". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of WHILE + GOOD + CASES = WILDGOOSECHASE; definition: "Futile search" The answer is WILDGOOSECHASE.

Futile search while good cases are dismantled (4,5,5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16998 | 1 Down | 2022-12-27 flower

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