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@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ are testing multi-machine code that needs to operate across the internet.
 
 If you are testing something that can run on one machine, run with the -regtest option.
 In regression test mode, blocks can be created on-demand; see qa/rpc-tests/ for tests
-that run in -regest mode.
+that run in -regtest mode.
 
 **DEBUG_LOCKORDER**