Some photos may be spicy (3)
I believe the answer is:
hot
'spicy' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'some photos may' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'HOT' is hidden in the letters of '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" .)