diff --git a/exercises/09_strings/strings2.rs b/exercises/09_strings/strings2.rs
index 4d95d16a..ca16ea3d 100644
--- a/exercises/09_strings/strings2.rs
+++ b/exercises/09_strings/strings2.rs
@@ -5,11 +5,9 @@
 // Execute `rustlings hint strings2` or use the `hint` watch subcommand for a
 // hint.
 
-// I AM NOT DONE
-
 fn main() {
     let word = String::from("green"); // Try not changing this line :)
-    if is_a_color_word(word) {
+    if is_a_color_word(&word) {
         println!("That is a color word I know!");
     } else {
         println!("That is not a color word I know.");