diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 
 ## Checklist
 
-- [ ] Closes #__
+- [ ] PR description includes: Closes #[issue_id]
 - [ ] Tests added or updated
 - [ ] ABI snapshot updated if contract sources changed (`abis/` and `COMEBACKHERE-contracts/`)
 - [ ] Screenshots attached if UI changed