Cryptic crossword clue
Came back by desert, endlessly heading north around oasis, perhaps 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RESPONDED

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What does RESPONDED mean?

RESPONDED verb
  1. To say something in return; to answer; to reply.
  2. To act in return; to carry out an action or in return to a force or stimulus; to do something in response.
  3. To correspond with; to suit.
  4. To satisfy; to answer.
  5. To be liable for payment.

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