Something a woman’s burnt? (5)
I believe the answer is:
ashes
'something a woman's burnt?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'something a woman's' is the wordplay.
'something' becomes 'a' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'a woman's' becomes 'shes'.
'a'+'shes'='ASHES'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ashes that I've seen before include "Eng/Aus test series" , "Test cricket series" , "Eng./Aus. cricket trophy" , "Burnt residue" , "Residue from fire" .)