Typically, the tip of the caulk tube is cut relatively small so when you move across a gap, the caulk is not coming out enough to fill it or the caulk falls in the gap. Here is a short interior painting video clip on how to bridge occasional large gaps on baseboard and trim without having to cut the tip large.

Video provided by JackPauhl.com

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