I grow in the wild, taste clean, and sometimes stamp value into metal.

By myself, I might be literal or I might be slang, but in both cases I'm often unwanted. Simply add a ball, and I might be beloved. Take off the ball and add a y, and I become unclear. When I'm Hot, many people like to watch me. Pick me off someone's suit and they might thank you. If you're still me-y about what the answer could be, check out the additional hint.

Always running, stays in place. Has a mouth but not a face. Has no lungs but yet can roar. A passageway without a door.

Step on me, walk all over me, that’s what I’m for! A place for your feet as you stand or explore. I’m in houses and buildings, just look down. I promise you’ll find me all over town!

Shh! Can you hear that? Pay attention and be quiet