Verb on a candy heart (3)

I believe the answer is:

luv

'verb on a candy heart' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for luv that I've seen before include "Term of endearment" , "show affection informally" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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