What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spirit photograph that takes the biscuit? (6-4)" mean?

The definition is "biscuit?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BRANDY (synonym="Spirit") + SNAP (synonym="photograph") = BRANDYSNAP; definition: "biscuit?" The answer is BRANDYSNAP.

Spirit photograph that takes the biscuit? (6-4)

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