What does the cryptic crossword clue "What NI cartographer will do in confrontation? (8)" mean?

The definition is "confrontation?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHOW (synonym="SHOW") + DOWN (synonym="DOWN") = SHOWDOWN; definition: "confrontation?" The answer is SHOWDOWN.

What NI cartographer will do in confrontation? (8)

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