Scientist created by Mary Shelley (12)

I believe the answer is:

frankenstein

(Other definitions for frankenstein that I've seen before include "Monster inventor" , "that could ruin manufacturer" , "Monster creator (M. Shelley)" , "Mary Shelley's mad Swiss scientist" , "Mary Shelley's monster" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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