There are a few moving parts in this strange puzzle, which has two tall grids. The title of the puzzle, “Tunnel Vision,” is a reference to the line of black squares that form the vertical separation. All of the Across entries in both halves of the puzzle are ordinary fill, but two pairs of Down entries alert solvers to a theme in a tantalizing way.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, July 11, 2025: The answer is Aids. The answer is Cream. The answer is Rabbi. The answer is Equal. The answer is Sign. The answer is Iraqi. The answer is Debug.