The crossword solution for the term NOTABLE YEARS is ERA, which stands for 'ERA of Revolution and Awakening'. This ERA was a period of time in the late 18th century when many countries experienced a period of political and social upheaval. During this time, many countries declared independence from their colonial rulers and began to form new governments. This period of history is often referred to as the Age of Enlightenment, and it was a time of great progress and change in many parts of the world.