What does the cryptic crossword clue "Problem for wizard, this being the case at times (3,3,4)" mean?

The definition is "at times". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NO (synonym="NO") + WAND (synonym="‘problem for wizard’") + THEN (synonym="‘this being the case’") = NOWANDTHEN; definition: "at times" The answer is NOWANDTHEN.

Problem for wizard, this being the case at times (3,3,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29056 | 13 Down | 2023-04-28 flower

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