What does the cryptic crossword clue "Papa in old picture (5)" mean?

The definition is "picture". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation="Papa") + HOT (synonym="in") + O (abbreviation="old") = PHOTO; definition: "picture" The answer is PHOTO.

Papa in old picture (5)

Independent Cryptic #1823 | 26 Across | 2025-02-02 flower

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