diff --git a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
index a13dfe4b9..d6e24f1ed 100644
--- a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ When adding scores
 
 - This allows for Custom Formats to be assigned different scores for different profiles
 - The `trash_score` value MUST be the same as the `trash_scores.default` value
-- The `trash_score` value is currently retained for compatibility reasons, but will eventually be removed
+- The legacy `trash_score` value is currently retained for compatibility reasons, but will eventually be removed
 
 When adding a regex test case