Noteworthy, they were made to love and kiss (5)

I believe the answer is:

girls

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'noteworthy they' is the definition.
The definition suggests a plural noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for girls that I've seen before include "Youthful females" , "Young females" , "Young ladies" , "Members of brownies or guides - one of the 14 films" , "Female children" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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