diff --git a/tools/lint/cmd_searchpath.c b/tools/lint/cmd_searchpath.c
index 15c98a1..a6aeacf 100644
--- a/tools/lint/cmd_searchpath.c
+++ b/tools/lint/cmd_searchpath.c
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
             cmd_searchpath_help();
             return 1;
         default:
-            YLMSG_E("Unknown option.\n");
+            YLMSG_E("Unknown option.");
             return 1;
         }
     }