"Vegetable that looks like a portmanteau of two other vegetables (but isnt!)" NYT crossword answer is:
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The vegetable in question is the rutabaga, a root vegetable that is a cross between a cabbage and a turnip. It is a popular ingredient in many dishes, and its flavor is a unique combination of the two vegetables it is derived from. While it may look like a portmanteau of two other vegetables, it is actually its own distinct vegetable.