diff --git a/wormy.py b/wormy.py
index b8ee209..8335c71 100644
--- a/wormy.py
+++ b/wormy.py
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ def runGame():
             if wormBody['x'] == wormCoords[HEAD]['x'] and wormBody['y'] == wormCoords[HEAD]['y']:
                 return # game over
 
-        # check if worm has eaten an apply
+        # check if worm has eaten an apple
         if wormCoords[HEAD]['x'] == apple['x'] and wormCoords[HEAD]['y'] == apple['y']:
             # don't remove worm's tail segment
             apple = getRandomLocation() # set a new apple somewhere