Cryptic crossword clue
Deserter stuck in ravine confusedly recounting events 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "recounting events" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case recounting events = narrative.
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What does NARRATIVE mean?

NARRATIVE noun
  1. The systematic recitation of an event or series of events.
  2. That which is narrated.
  3. A representation of an event or story.
  4. (creative writing) A manner of conveying a story, fictional or otherwise, in a body of work.
NARRATIVE adjective
  1. Telling a story.
  2. Overly talkative; garrulous.
  3. Of or relating to narration.

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