Lyricist's subject, often (4)

I believe the answer is:

love

(Other definitions for love that I've seen before include "Score of zero at tennis" , "Zero (tennis) four Dn" , "Serenade" , "Adoration" , "0 (tennis)" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and the King Feature Syndicate.

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