What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blunder by scientist ultimately creating a monster (6)" mean?

The definition is "monster". The wordplay uses charade, parts. T (last letter of "scientist") [last letter: "ultimately"] + ERROR (synonym of "Blunder"); definition: "monster" The answer is TERROR.

Blunder by scientist ultimately creating a monster (6)

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