I start with what kindles a campfire, end with what an employee does for a paycheck, and light up the sky every Fourth of July. What am I?
A firework
This riddle breaks the compound word into its two constituent nouns. A 'fire' is what kindles a campfire, and 'work' is what an employee performs to earn a paycheck. Combining the two results in 'firework,' the pyrotechnic display central to Independence Day festivities.
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