Got you ChrisE. Thanks. Also thanks to Rossim and chrisg, still got quite a few to get.
1a. - a - - - r. Spoil many in publication
8a. Diagram lacking cloudy city. (4) - g - -
12a. (6) - a - r - c Strong, almost entirely a clay block structure
22a. (6) Trial, or agreement - r - e - l