Scientist who spent his last years under house arrest [8 qt.] Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SCIENTIST (noun)
1. a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
ARREST (verb)
1. take into custody
2. cause to stop
ARREST (noun)
1. the state of inactivity following an interruption
2. the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

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