The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 24,308 - Feb 11 2008

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Clues Answers
A thousand spaced out in deserts DECAMPS
Broke out of purdah HARDUP
Corrupt deal, say? LEADASTRAY
Damaged linkage results in seepage LEAKING
Describing a certain bird? COCKSURE
Disturbed night? A rest would be smashing! SHATTERING
Experiment without an undergarment in burlesque TRAVESTY
Go round SHOT
Is anxious for old soldiers SWEATS
It keeps things warm when transferring to the lap HOTPLATE
It's heard at close of play EPILOGUE
Lines up a ship in port ODESSA
Moving picture? TEARJERKER
Murphy turns up in South Dakota SPUD
Clues Answers
North American medicine man gets the bird MOHAWK
One who goes to court? ADMIRER
Preserve disorder, being obstinate PERVERSE
Question worker suspiciously ASKANT
Reader's request for original work of writer STET
Release a subtle design SUBLET
Row of drunks SKID
Showing common sense about a habit that arouses intense disgust NAUSEOUS
Snake and dog in crafty contest BOATRACE
Soldier tucked into old crone's dish HAGGIS
Sort of sight he encountered in the Alps? HEIGHTS
Spoilt little brat put on display IMPAIRED
Successful slimmer working on a flat bottom LIGHTERMAN
The favourite's all in - made to carry a big weight PALLET