A scratch upon my spinning face can send me back once more. The words you’ve heard refuse to leave, while others come no more.

A temperate cowboy might order me instead of a beer, I can still be found in several southeast Asian countries, Australia, and the UK. Start with something you don’t want to catch, followed by a US HS exam. An article comes next, and finish with the last five of a great ape.

You probably used me when you teed off. What you'd call the guy in the front seat of your rideshare or taxi. I'm a piece of software that controls a hardware device. If i take a seat, i will be the one in control. Pull out! - remove the D... - so i can become a phoenix. -- it is frustrating not being able to put parentheses --

I guard what’s gold but taste like none, A hollow coat for what’s to come. Strip me off, the truth you’ll see I hide the prize, yet I am key. What am I?

Though made as two, I work as one, my task begins when I’m undone. I open wide, then close with grace, leaving neat cuts in my place.