I got one fewer move with the 8 first.

I get the same score with either red 4 and even when I switch K order. 

King of Diamonds first ,then  King of Spades worked for me.
Thanks for the 4 of hearts clue Larryt

Which King is best to use first? I’m getting nowhere fast. 

Layla and Penguin are the low scorers. I get why Layla doesn’t leave clues. She copped some flack a few years back. But I’d love it if Penguin would drop a clue every so often. 

Layla usually blows us all out of the water, doesn't she?

We need to see what Layla and Penguin do with this.

Current moves would not get me in the top 10.   I'm missing something.

Right now it's 4 first.

You've got lower moves than I do, Rich, but Larryt has us all beat so far.