What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wrasse regularly used to be! (3)" mean?

The definition is "used to be". The wordplay uses a deletion. WA (deletion) + S (deletion) + (deletion) = WAS; definition: "used to be!" The answer is WAS.

Wrasse regularly used to be! (3)

Times Cryptic #28621 | 5 Down | 2023-06-05 flower

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