Cookie with a fig variety (6)

I believe the answer is:

newton

(Other definitions for newton that I've seen before include "Formulator of the law of gravitation, d. 1727" , "inclined to apply discovery?" , "Great English scientist who discovered gravity" , "Sir Isaac, discoverer of gravity" , "Unit of force - English polymath, d. 1727" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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