got it... Thanks!!!!!

secret = secret.replace('', ' ').split()
so why is this line of code a problem? it says referenced before assigned.

its not about that line of code. i did secret = secret cos i was struggling and didnt know how to include it in the code. my question mainly is, How do i represent the variable secret in my code? its that simple. 'refactor your code' is quite vague.

do you atleast understand where or how to incooperate the secret as a variable? I really think it should be added to the function as a parameter.

why does it say refrenced before assigned? This kata is pretty confusing. I think there should be a parameter for the secret string in the fuction braces! I have solved it in my vscode and its all perfect! Any help please???

Hi. what variable should I used for the 'secret' string? Because I used 'secret' but its saying refrenced before assigned

1. no errors in my code
2. when i opened the solutions, i saw the exact same code as mine in the "solutions"
3. The only difference is his "if/else" statements for checking the answers where in a different order.
   Mine: correct answer
   wrong answer
   empty string

His: Empty string
correct answer
wrong answer

And that is why mine wasn't working! wow. Can anyone explain why that makes a difference?