In a game of tennis, I am a score of absolute zero, but on Valentine's Day, I am the most valuable feeling of all. What am I?
Love
This puzzle hinges on the double meaning of the word 'love.' In sports terminology for tennis, 'love' represents a zero score, whereas in life and on Valentine's Day, it represents deep romantic affection.
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