Smart Folders - Finder - multiple file extensions

Hi All,
I'm only a couple of years into iOS so please forgive me if this is a really dumb question but:
When I create a smart folder in Finder I can't seem to add a second search criteria without the original information disappearing.
As an example: If I search for 'file extension' and '.docx' over the past seven days the search functions correctly.
If I search for 'file extension' and '.doc' over the past seven days the search also functions correctly.
If however I try to add both searches together for the same smart folder so that I can see both document types i've been using over the past 7 days then it returns a blank folder. Surely i'm doing something wrong and I don't have to have two different smart folders for each file extension?
Thanks in advance!

Create a new smart folder by going to "File > New Smart Folder" or pressing "⎇⌘N" and create the first parameter.
Hover your mouse over the ( + ) button on the right.
Hold down the Option "⎇" key and the ( + ) turns into an ( ... ).
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