The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 4 letter word ONE TIME
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The straight part
We know that "It’s no longer the case" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s no longer the case = one time.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ONE TIME mean?
ONE TIME noun- The police.
- To shoot (the ball or puck) directly from a teammate's pass.
- Of or pertaining to a specific time in the past.
- Occurring on only one occasion.