diff --git a/02/game-help.py b/02/game-help.py
index a253aeaa1..a2963b839 100644
--- a/02/game-help.py
+++ b/02/game-help.py
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ def _get_permutations_draw(draw):
 # From challenge 01:
 def max_word_value(words):
     """Calc the max value of a collection of words"""
-    return max(words, key=lambda w: calc_word_value(w))
+    return max(words, key=calc_word_value)
 
 
 def main():
diff --git a/02/game-nohelp.py b/02/game-nohelp.py
index 4b15f50fd..1531d09e5 100644
--- a/02/game-nohelp.py
+++ b/02/game-nohelp.py
@@ -16,11 +16,12 @@ def calc_word_value(word):
 # re-use from challenge 01
 def max_word_value(words):
     """Calc the max value of a collection of words"""
-    return max(words, key=lambda w: calc_word_value(w))
+    return max(words, key=calc_word_value)
 
 
 def main():
     pass
 
+
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     main()