What does the cryptic crossword clue "Italian team has to contend with series of probing questions? (9)" mean?

The definition is "series of probing questions?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). INTER (synonym="INTER") + VIE (synonym="VIE") + W (synonym="with") = INTERVIEW; definition: "series of probing questions?" The answer is INTERVIEW.

Italian team has to contend with series of probing questions? (9)

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