Small fairy that is Snap (6)

I believe the answer is:

selfie

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'is snap' is the definition.
(type of photograph)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for selfie that I've seen before include "21 [PHOTO]" , "Personal photo" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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