Strike me against rough paper to ignite a warm fire, or pair two soulmates sharing deep Valentine desire. What common five-letter word am I?
A match
The puzzle plays on two definitions of the homograph 'match.' It can mean a small coated stick struck to create a flame, or an ideal romantic union formed between two compatible people.
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