Connections Hint Today Tue, Dec 24 #573

Need help with Connections puzzle #573 on Tue, Dec 24? Get your daily connections hint today! Find the hidden links between these 16 words: BEARS, LIONS, OH MY, TIGERS, CLOSE, DEAR, INTIMATE, TIGHT, BEES, EASE, JAYS, USE, BILLS, BYE, GIMME, PLEASE