The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word EPOCH-MAKING
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The straight part
We know that "bringing a new era" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bringing a new era = epoch-making.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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Crossword Answer definitions
EPOCH-MAKING adjective- Constituting an epoch; opening a new era; introducing new conceptions or a new method in the treatment of a subject.