Some photos may be spicy (3)
I believe the answer is:
hot
'spicy' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'some photos may' is the wordplay.
'some' says the answer is hidden in the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'HOT' is hidden within 'photos may'.
'be' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for hot that I've seen before include "(Of food) spicy" , "Fiery" , "Flaming - stolen" , "Spicy or very warm" , "Intense - illegal - dangerous" .)