I am a sweet Valentine treat made of two parts: the first part sounds like being crammed full, and the second means arriving after the bell has rung. What am I?
Chocolate
The word 'chocolate' can be broken down phonetically into two distinct verbal clues: 'chock' (as in chock-full, meaning completely filled) and 'late' (meaning not on time). Combining these clues yields chocolate, the delicious cocoa treat shared on Valentine's Day.
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