Dark Time in Poetry is a term used to describe the period of English literature from the mid-17th century to the early 18th century. This period was characterized by a lack of creativity and innovation in poetry, as well as a general decline in the quality of writing. The term 'Dark Time' was coined by poet and critic Samuel Johnson, who described it as a 'dull and unprofitable period'. The crossword solution for this term is 'EEN', which stands for 'Enlightenment Era'. This era marked the beginning of a new age of creativity and innovation in English literature, with poets such as Alexander Pope and John Dryden leading the way.