The crossword solution for the term 'DISTINCT TIMES' is ERAS. ERAS is an acronym for 'Eons, Reaches, Ages, and Stages, ' which are all distinct times in history. Eons refer to the longest periods of time in geologic history, while reaches are shorter periods of time that are still longer than ages. Ages are the longest periods of time in human history, and stages are the shortest periods of time in human history.