What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ocean waves go fast, as before (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "Ocean". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of OCEAN ("Ocean") + GAIN (synonym of "fast,") [anagram: "waves"] = ONCEAGAIN; definition: "as before" The answer is ONCEAGAIN.

Ocean waves go fast, as before (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #28148 | 30 Across | 2020-06-01 flower

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