A scientific expert, colloquially (6)

I believe the answer is:

boffin

(Other definitions for boffin that I've seen before include "Technical researcher" , "Technical expert" , "Scientist (informal)" , "Brainbox" , "(Government) scientist" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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