Returned with a NSW wild deer (8)
I believe the answer is:
answered
'returned' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'a nsw wild deer' is the wordplay.
'wild' indicates anagramming the letters.
'deer' anagrammed gives 'ered'.
'a'+'nsw'+'ered'='ANSWERED'
'with' is the link.
(Other definitions for answered that I've seen before include "Replied or responded" , "was sufficient" , "Responded to a question" , "Rejoined" , "Fulfilled" .)