What does the cryptic crossword clue "Show how novel is biographical reference (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "biographical reference". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SHOW + HOW = WHOSWHO; definition: "biographical reference" The answer is WHOSWHO.

Show how novel is biographical reference (4,3)

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