**President**

**Section 906 Certification under Sarbanes Oxley Act**

 

 

 

I, Michael G. Clark, certify that:

 

| 1. | I have reviewed this report, filed on behalf of NY Tax Free Money Fund, a series of DWS Advisor Funds, on Form N-CSRS; |
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| 2. | Based on my knowledge and pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, the periodic report on Form N-CSRS (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of § 13 (a) or §15 (d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial                            condition and results of operations of the Company. |
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| August 26, 2008 | /s/Michael G. Clark                                   |
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|            | Michael G. Clark                                      |
|            | President                                             |
|            | NY Tax Free Money Fund, a series of DWS Advisor Funds |

 

 

 

 

**Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer**

**Section 906 Certification under Sarbanes Oxley Act**

 

 

 

I, Paul Schubert, certify that:

 

| 1. | I have reviewed this report, filed on behalf of NY Tax Free Money Fund, a series of DWS Advisor Funds, on Form N-CSRS; |
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| 2. | Based on my knowledge and pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, the periodic report on Form N-CSRS (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of § 13 (a) or § 15 (d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the                            financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
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| August 26, 2008 | /s/Paul Schubert                                      |
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|            | Paul Schubert                                         |
|            | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer                 |
|            | NY Tax Free Money Fund, a series of DWS Advisor Funds |