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Python Python Basics (2015) Letter Game App Letter Game Refinement

Why did we use the variable "found" and set it to true or false?

Why did we use the variable "found" and set it to true or false? Wouldn't our previous code have worked all the same? Why change it? I just want to know HOW this is better programming.