Help hot onlooker taking pic (5)

I believe the answer is:

photo

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'pic' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'help hot onlooker' is the wordplay.
'PHOTO' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

'taking' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for photo that I've seen before include "Picture, in short" , "Snap, exposure, in short" , "This race finish is very close" , "Snap, pic" , "Snap (abbrev.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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