Wednesday Stimulation--Brain Teaser (This is a stumper!)

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It's another "Hump Day." The weekend is near, but until then, here's your dosage of mental stimulation to keep your brain working. This is for those who thought last week's brain teaser was easy. Let's see if I've stumped you with this one. :-) I"ll be waiting to hear from LazyKing, Kavita, and Ledrose34.

Submitted by: Zag24

This is a rhyming word ladder. You may have to work forwards and backwards to get all ten words.

#1
This is what pays for what seems to be free.
Add one and a scoundrel is what you will see.

#2
Insert an R and you might find a king.
Change A to O for a power-bearing thing.

#3
Longer word, sounds the same: a musical term.
Change the D to an E to make children squirm.

#4
Dump the first, insert S: might be a nice ride.
Drop the middle: a device you use (usually) outside.

#5
Last becomes T: one who leads in the fun.
Change H to P: Do this when you're done.

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Let me know how you do. Submit your own riddle/brain teaser to stump someone.