A user recently posted a bug as they were being informed that they couldn't post a duplicate answer, even though they were under the impression that it wasn't one. The answer was, in fact, a duplicate, however, it was a duplicate of an answer they had deleted to an open-ended question. They, as both the author and a 10k user, could not access/see said answer, giving them the impression it was a comment (where duplicates are allowed). As a mod (for the entire duration of the experiment, so I've not seen what things look like as a 10k user), that a 10k user couldn't access their deleted answer was quite confusing (and led to quite a incorrect assumptions on both sides).
Users should be able to access their own deleted answers, regardless of if it's to a "traditional" Q&A or an open-ended question. I would also suggest that 10k users with the access to moderator tools - Access reports, delete questions, review reviews privilege should also be able to see said deleted answers. That the question is open- ended shouldn't change how the visibility works.
Also, these deleted questions should still have the correct features underneath them. Even as a mod I can't access the edit feature, as the ellipsis menu isn't displayed on deleted answers:
Note: Undelete is displayed elsewhere, even though delete is in the ellipsis menu for mods and users.
