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diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
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@@ -12,6 +12,10 @@ flex NEWS
 
 ** scanner
 
+*** New option: --backup-file allows setting the name of the file
+    written containing backing up information. Useful if you need
+    backing up information multiple scanners in the same directory.
+
 *** flex emits correct line number directives when line numbers refer
     to the file containing the line number directives.