PICS is an acronym for 'Pictures', and the crossword solutions SHOTS, FOTOS, SNAPS, SNAPSHOTS, and IMAGES all refer to different types of pictures. SHOTS are typically quick, candid photos taken with a camera or smartphone. FOTOS are more formal photographs, often taken by a professional photographer. SNAPS are informal photos taken with a camera or smartphone. SNAPSHOTS are similar to SNAPS, but usually have more detail and are taken with a higher quality camera. IMAGES are digital representations of pictures, such as those found on the internet.