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.