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Scene of iconic kiss (x) -- make that 'xx'? (5,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

times square

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'scene of iconic kiss' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'x make that 'xx'?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'x' could be 'times' (I've seen this before) and 'times' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'square' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for times square that I've seen before include "found in New York" , "city area" , "NY location" , "Perhaps this grid" , "New York landmark" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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