{"id":"kth-distinct-is-one-indexed","text":"The parameter `k` is 1-indexed; passing `k=1` returns the first distinct string, matching LeetCode's contract.","truth_value":"IN","source":"entries/2026/06/06/kth-distinct-string-in-an-array-solution.md","source_url":"","source_hash":"","justifications":[],"dependents":[],"metadata":{},"created_at":"","updated_at":"","reviewed_at":"","verified_at":"","retracted_at":"","explanation":{"steps":[{"node":"kth-distinct-is-one-indexed","truth_value":"IN","reason":"premise"}]}}