Lofty spot for K-I-S-S-I-N-G, in a schoolyard taunt

The answer to this crossword question is TREE. This refers to the classic schoolyard taunt “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage” where the couple is often depicted sitting in a tree. The word “lofty” in the clue suggests that the spot is high up, which is often the case with a tree. Therefore, the answer to this crossword question is TREE.