diff --git a/pokerhand.py b/pokerhand.py
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+cards = input().split()
+ranks = [c[0] for c in cards]
+sranks = set(ranks)
+strength = [0, None]
+for sr in sranks:
+    s = ranks.count(sr)
+    if s > strength[0]:
+        strength[0] = s
+        strength[1] = sr
+print(strength[0])