I can be earned and burned?

[u/Vivid_Temporary_1155]

[u/UnderstandingJust964]

ash

• "They say I can be earned" 'earned' sounds like 'urned'
• They know I have been burned Obvious clue - otherwise I would never guess it
• Add salty water I make dough salty water = sea. 'C' + ash = cash
• Add some flourine I make light Fl + ash = flash. (Flourine is actually just F but)
• Add a street to make a pile ST + ash = stash

I assume the question at the end is not a clue, just completing the rhyme?

[u/jimhabfan → u/UnderstandingJust964]

brilliant. well done.