40 Across

NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

“___ America (And So Can You!)” (Stephen Colbert best seller)

Answer:

I AM

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue references the title of Stephen Colbert’s 2007 satirical book, "I Am America (And So Can You!)"—a playful take on self-help books with a patriotic twist. The blank in the clue is filled by the first two words of the title, "I AM," which also works as a standalone phrase. Colbert’s book mocks political and cultural norms, so the title itself is part of the joke, making the answer a direct quote.

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