The spelling of the word "figgs" can be a bit confusing, as it differs slightly from the more common spelling of "figs". The reason for this discrepancy lies in the pronunciation of the word. In phonetic transcription, "figgs" is spelled as /fɪɡz/, with a hard "g" sound at the end, whereas "figs" would be spelled as /fɪɡz/ or /fɪɡs/, with a soft "g" sound. This subtle difference in pronunciation leads to the slight variation in spelling.